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Product Stewardship Strategies for Local Governments Conference - Webinar

 Seattle Public Utilities, the Northwest Product Stewardship Council, and U.S. EPA Region 10 are hosting a day-long conference to look at how local and state governments can use product stewardship strategies to reduce waste and increase recycling. The conference will provide an overview of product stewardship policies and regulations currently in use in the U.S. and Canada and will provide examples of local and state product stewardship programs, describing how they were developed and funded.
The conference will feature presentations by experts with hands-on experience in developing and managing product stewardship programs at the local government level. Each presentation will be followed by discussions and Q&A sessions led by Puget Sound area policymakers. In-person attendance is by invitation only – please contact Dick Lilly at Seattle Public Utilities (dick.lilly@seattle.gov).

Greenweavers Networking Meetup - Keller

“It's good for businesses, consumers, neighborhood, and our environment.”

This meeting's speaker will be Jackie Peal, Master Gardener from Calloway's nursery, and will be speaking on the topics of landscaping with native species and the organic/natural fertilizers. Come out to meet one of the most influential residential landscape design companies, learn something new and meet other folks in the Sustainable culture that can help your business to grow!

Free.

Greenweavers Networking Meetup - Dallas

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

We will be following our synergizing format that we did last time. 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!

Each meeting will be sponsored by a different business every month. The sponsor will have 10 minutes to talk to the group about what they do. There will be several other perks that go along with sponsorship. The sponsor is paying the $75 room fee so that we can have our own private room that's quiet. Finally!

Environmental Triathlon - Wills Point

What: Big Earth Racing Spring/Fall Classic Sprint Triathlon
1/2 mile Swim, 23.8 mile Bike, 3.1 mile Run
Dan Lepinski's "Solar Shuttle" solar trailer will provide 100% solar electricity for the race needs (all timing clocks, public address systems, lights, communications, and more).
The Spring/Fall Classic event will host a recycling area, which will include companies recycling such items as athlete shoes, bike chains, athletic water bottles, tire tubes, cell phones - to name a few.
About Big Earth Racing: Big Earth Racing recognizes the importance of sustainable living. They are committed to green business principles in their operations and event planning. They are dedicated to contributing to a sustainable future for our planet through conservation, recycling, and education. They consciously promote green companies who share their commitment to the environment, and support

Green Weavers - Business Networking - Dallas

Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 6:30 PM
Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect Dallas, TX (map)
We will be meeting in the private building behind the main building. Times Ten II
Price: $1.00/per person

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

We will be following our synergizing format that we did last time. 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!

Sustainable Showcase - USGBC,CES,AIA

17Seventeen McKinney
Dallas, Texas 75202

Managed by
Granite Properties
PARKING:  Free Parking is available in the building

The USGBC North Texas Chapter, the CSI Dallas Chapter, and Dallas AIA’s Committee on the Environment have joined together to host a showcase of the latest green building products, technologies and knowledge for commercial and residential use. This showcase is for Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers, Developers, Contractors, Owners, Facilities Managers and others interested in the sustainable building industry.

EVENT NEWS -

Keynote speakers will be Thom Mayne on Thursday at 5pm and Howard "the Dirt Doctor" Garrett on Friday at 8am.  Seating is limited so register early!

GBCI will offer a presention on GBCI LEED Certification and the process of getting your project through GBCI.  They will also have a GBCI Work Zone and three LEED revieweres in the Exhibit Hall for project teams to have questions answered about their LEED project reviews in process.

Green Weavers Meet Up - Business Networking - Dallas

Who's hosting? Clayton Bailey, Robert Olivier

Price: $1.00 per person(refund policy)

How to find us: We will be meeting in the private building behind the main building. Times Ten Cellars

We will be following our synergizing format that we did last time. 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!

North Texas Green Council Annual Membership Meeting - Dallas

Members, please join us to meet the North Texas Chapter Board of Directors and the incoming Board ChairLearn more about how you can contribute to furthering the mission of the USGBC North Texas Chapter:To promote a sustainable, profitable and healthy built environment in the North Texas area through: Education, Professional Training and Outreach.
NOTE:  Your membership status will be checked at the door.  If you are not current, you will be asked to renew prior to admittance.

Menu Options
Salads: Baby Green Salad, Shaved Corn, Feta Cheese & Grilled Onion
Traditional Vinaigrette 
Entrees: Horseradish & Dijon Herb Crusted Chicken
Natural Pan Jus
Mascarpone Chive Pommes Puree 

Desserts: Bittersweet & White Chocolate Torte
Espresso Hazelnut Mousse
Raspberry Coulis 
All menu items include Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Fairmont Bakeries & ButterFreshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Signature Fairmont Teas Special Dietary Requirements will be addressed on site by the waitstaff

Thursday May 12th, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Fairmont Hotel Dallas

Keep Texas Beautiful - Sustainability Conference - Austin

Exploring Sustainability

Our goals for our 44th Annual Conference are three-fold: we want to celebrate and recognize the achievements of youth and community leaders (of all ages), civic groups, businesses and governments; offer an array of educational sessions to relay pertinent, innovative approaches to community beautification, waste reduction and litter prevention; and provide unparalleled networking opportunities and exciting presentations from knowledgeable experts and those with a passion for the environment.

We are actively planning for the 2011 conference, which is scheduled June 20-23, 2011 and will once again be held at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin. Keep this page bookmarked, and remember to check back periodically for more information!