Live Green in Plano: Go Green - Plano
Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. Free.
Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. Free.
Arlington Master Composter volunteers will demonstrate proper pile building. You will see a live worm compost bin and you will receive a free book. No need to register, just show up. Free.
Arlington Master Composter volunteers will demonstrate proper pile building. You will see a live worm compost bin and you will receive a free book. No need to register, just show up. Free.
Learn how your garden and yard can benefit from this natural process using leaves and other compostable materials and what compost bin would work best for you. Free.
Learn how your garden and yard can benefit from this natural process using leaves and other compostable materials and what compost bin would work best for you. Free.
Hear about an 18-day excursion in the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River and learn about the benefits and the “how's” of water recycling. Free.
U.S. EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) has partnered with TxSWANA to host a one‐day workshop on landfill gas (LFG) utilization in Texas. LMOP has identified Texas as a state with numerous LFG energy project opportunities. This workshop will cover a variety of topics, including:
LFG collection and utilization technologies;
Project financial considerations and incentives;
Regulations impacting LFG capture and use;
LMOP technical assistance and tools available.
In addition, the workshop will also feature case studies of successful LFG energy projects that have been implemented in Texas.
Join Green Source DFW for Happy Hour and get to know other local greenies. First round of drinks and light appetizers on us.
Innovative Electronics will team up with Instant Shredding in the back parking lot behind the Benbrook Community Center/YMCA.
E-Waste Collection Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Document-Shredding Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
E-Waste
As a rule of thumb, if it can be plugged in, it can be recycled. The following is a list of common items that residents can bring to the event:
1. Televisions (any size)/VCR’s
2. Computers(hard drives are destroyed)/Monitors/Printers
3. Fax Machines/Copiers
4. Microwave Ovens
5. Dishwashers/Washers/Dryers
6. Gaming systems (Xbox, PlayStation, etc.)
7. Vacuum Cleaners
8. Radios
9. Telephones
The E-Waste trailer WILL NOT accept light bulbs.
Document-Shredding
Instant Shredding will provide a truck for residents to bring documents for secure shredding.
A reasonable amount of personal and/or business documents will be accepted (no large quantities of business documents, please).
Info: 817-249-3000
Learn about this environmental remediation services provider as part of WE's ongoing networking and educational opportunities for DFW women interested in environmental fields and issues. $15-$35. See website for tour info.