Recycling / Reuse

What does a sustainable life look like, feel like, taste like?

How can we go forward with sustainability in our lives--whether it is with giant steps like an ecovillage, baby steps in a city/suburb, or something in between?

How does sustainability start, then grow, and finally reach a tipping point where it spreads to others?

Although led by Patricia Allison, long-time Permaculture teacher, founder of Earthaven Ecovillage, and consultant to our ecovillage east of Rockwall, this is a participatory meeting. We will split up in different groups, all move from table to table--talking about one particular part of sustainability, then move on to talk about another.

This was Patricia's suggestion rather than a dinner. And it sounds great to me! We will start at 6:30 and will provide snacks if the venue makes it possible.

And speaking of venues, please don't forget: Any suggestions about where to meet in this area will be welcome to me as a newcomer.

We will be meeting in the private building behind the main building. (Times Ten II)

“DFW Greenweavers is a power group of local, sustainable businesses that have been operating in the Metroplex as experts in their given Green fields.”

$1/person plus food/drinks.

When people arrive you will be broken into three groups:

1) Home and Buildings 

2) Food and Gardening

3) Health and Lifestyle 

The first part of the meeting will be spent socializing with the people in your industry. There has been a great response from people spending time with others that are in their given fields.

After that you will draw a business card from the hat. You will then have a 5 minute 1-1 with that person and you will be giving their 30 second commercial! This was a HUGE success last time. Lots of FUN!

Bring plenty of business cards and a DYNAMITE 60-second commercial!

Upgrading Trails and Walking at Cedar Ridge Preserve

By composting we can reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill.

In fact, at least 30% of the material sent to the landfill is organic and could be composted at home.

Composting at home is easy: Join us for a free class to learn how you can compost in your own backyard.

Spaces are limited so please call us now at 214-671-8134 to reserve your seat.

FREE. Sponsored by the City of Dallas.

Please drop off the following items:

• Electronic items (E-Waste) Televisions Video games Cell phones
• Computers Calculators Printers
• Toys 
• Paper 
• Glass 
• Clothing
• Hardback books 
• Scrap metal 
• Auto and alkaline batteries 
• Small appliances 
• Fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs 
• Tires (No limit)
• Used cooking oil
• Styrofoam and soft plastics
• Clean styrofoam
• Packaging foam
• Bubble and shrink wrap
• Plastic bags and packaging (Without food residue)
• Pharmaceuticals
• Out of date or unused Prescription medication
• Over the counter medication
• Illegal narcotics (No businesses please)
• Hazardous Waste
• (Southwest Mall Location Only)
• Household chemicals
• Paint and home repair products
• Lawn and garden chemicals
• Pool chemicals
• Cleaners and polishes
• Auto fluids

DO NOT BRING:

Ecovillage Design course for the ecovillage forming east of Rockwall taught by Patricia Allison, but again, interactive with attendees. This is available only on a scholarship basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please contact Terry at 972 251-1532 or 817 545-0140. There is no charge for the scholarship, of course.