Courtesy of Commodity Recycling Solutions, Whole Foods Market Fort Worth and Recycle 2 Support, the Fort Worth community can recycle electronics and textiles to benefit Ronald McDonald House and Rotary International Fort Worth. Items that will be accepted are as follows:
ELECTRONICS
· Computers and laptops
· Cellphones
The Commercial Construction Recycling Summit was first held in 2013. The idea of Rachel Green, then a member of both the USGBC North Texas Chapter and STAR (State of Texas Alliance for Recycling), to help the commercial construction industry learn about waste diversion from the job site.
All welcome to participate at this free event. Accepted items include: bills, brochures, checks, folders, bank statments, paper, photos, envelops, newspaper, tax forms, credit card offers.
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Tour the city of Grand Prairie's landfill. Lunch following at Glory House Bistro, 109 S Main St, Downtown Irving.
- Fitness and Wellness Fair
FREE flu shots, health screenings, fitness demos and more! 10am to 1pm
- Multicultural Festival
Cultural displays ~ Naturalization ceremony ~ Parade of flags
International art exhibit ~ Multicultural music and dance performances
Fitness and Wellness Fair
Children’s educational activities ~ International fashion show
Ethnic food court ~ And much more!
Don’t miss these special attractions:
More than 100,000 square feet of books, music, movies and more and everything is $2 or less. Restocking daily. Free parking and admission. The first 100 customers each day will receive a free HPB tote bag!*
Hours are Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*Limit one tote bag per person, 16 years of age and up. Offer valid Friday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 2 at Clearance Sale only.
Vote for your favorite green volunteers and leaders in North Texas. The top three finalists will be judged by a panel. Winners will be announced at the Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards on Nov. 3 at the Dallas Arboretum.
The Memnosyne Institute's Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards was launched in 2012 and has since honored many outstanding green leaders in North Texas.
No geographic limitations. TVs, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines, cell phones, and nearly all consumer electronics will be accepted. We do accept microwaves, though no other appliances are accepted. We do not accept anything encased in wood. For a list of acceptable and unacceptable materials or with more questions, call or visit website.
This event is made possible with support from city of Terrell; Kaufman County; Progressive Waste Solutions; and Nucor Building Systems.
Family friendly event with a focus on its ecofriendly exhibitors and education. More than forty vendors will showcase their green products and services. Classes and demonstrations on environmental awareness will take place throughout the day. Ecofest Arlington will also have many children's activities including games, crafts and educational presentations. The city will be giving away trees while supplies last. Free.