LEED Green Associate Exam Prep - Dallas
8-hr workshop on green building principles for professionals.
Workplace
Sierra Club Meeting - Dallas
The meeting starts at 7:00 PM. From 6:30 to 7:00 PM, you can enjoy snacks and refreshments as you wander among various issue booths to pick up information and talk with Sierra Club members and leaders. Contact our program chair if you have questions or suggestions regarding our programs.
Dallas Cohousing (short program)
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!
Waste Expo - Dallas
Now entering its 43rd year, WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. Whether you come from the public sector, a small, medium orlarge private sector waste management company or a manufacturer or supplier, WasteExpo is your once-a-year event!
Recycling Education for Businesses Workshop - Grand Prairie
Description: Registration is required as seating is
limited. NCTCOG will partner with the North Texas Corporate Recycling
Association (NTCRA) for their annual celebration of North Texas
environmental leaders and their contributions toward a more sustainable
environment in the North Texas region.
Registration for the workshop (below) is separate from the NTCRA
Environmental Luncheon. So, register for the workshop and if you plan
to attend the luncheon, please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1543130545 as A SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS ALSO REQUIRED due to limited seating.
The workshop will be presented by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) formerly known as R.W. Beck and the purpose of the workshop is to help businesses and governments better understand the reasons for recycling and operational issues (e.g. contamination). Modules to be addressed in the workshop include:
Green Business Initiative Seminar - Kaufman, TX
Environmental Co-op presents:
Green Business
Initiative Seminar
Protect the environment and your bottom line
Seminar topics include:
- e-waste
- recycling contracts
- pollution prevention
- proprietary information paper
shredding
- recycled products 101
- energy conservation
- and more!
When: May 12th, 2011
8:00am- 5:00pm
Where: Kaufman County Library
3790 South Houston Street
Kaufman, TX 75142
Cost: $30 for Co-op Members
$35 for Non-Members
(lunch included)
Call 972-524-0007 or email eco@trashbusters.org by May 9th to
reserve your spot today!!
Environmental Leaders Luncheon - Grand Prairie
North Texas Corporate Recycling Association's
5th Annual Environmental Leaders Luncheon -
Keynote Speaker Dan Weisenbach, Owner/President of Weisenbach Recycled Products
NTCRA Member - $26
Non-Member - $31
Corporate Table of 8 - $208
Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Training
Eight-hour course with Dr Mark A Matocha to prepare individuals licensing with the Texas Department of Agriculture in the Ornamental and Turf Pest Control category. $150 includes training manuals and instruction.
Slow Money Booth at Dallas Earth Day
This coming Friday, April 22, is Earth Day, and Slow Money DFW is excited to be part of the big Earth Day Dallas festival in downtown Dallas on both Friday AND Saturday!
We will have two booths - #818 and #820 - which will be located between Routh and Jack Evans streets.
The festival exhibit hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come see us and learn more about Slow Money DFW and the fast-growing Slow Money Movement. Meet local farmers at our Producer's Showcase and sign up for great raffle prizes. We look forward to seeing you! Look here for more Slow Money DFW at Earth Day Dallas details. And be sure to spread the word and tell all of your friends!