Green is fast becoming the an evergrowing force in city governments and their communities. Check out the following sustainable sites for the following North Atlanta communities:

Norcross – http://www.sustainablenorcross.org/
Peachtree Corners – http://www.sustainablepeachtreecorners.com/
Dunwoody – http://www.sustainabledunwoody.com/
Alpharetta – http://www.sustainablealpharetta.com/

There is also a North Atlanta Alliance of sustainable communities – http://sustainablenorthatlanta.tumblr.com/

The smart workspace:  learn how to create high performance, sustainable workplaces.  Design, implementation and practical steps you can take to increase health, efficiency, profitability and sustainability in your workspace.

Yoni Bedine  | Sustainability Consultant
Matt Hoots  |  President, The Hoots Group
John Cantrell |  LEED AP LEED Specialist, HOK
Laurel Hoover  |  Owner, Sustainable Furniture Company

Where & When
July 7, 2009, 11:30 AM – 2:00pm
Gwinnett Chamber – Education Room
6500 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, Georgia  30097
Green Chamber of the South
www.greencs.org
$15 members of Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce/Green Chamber of the South — $25 non-members
Lunch will be served.
Online Registration: http://www.gwinnettchamber.org/bugs

Level 100 – Sustainability, Green Basics & LEED is a focused 1/2 day seminar that offers participants:

a broad introduction and background in the sustainability movement at every level of the community: household, business, neighborhood and nation;
a discussion of how each of us will be affected by the emerging social, political and economic impacts of sustainability, new roles, jobs and careers;
a review of existing forces and rating systems in sustainability including components of the Economic Recovery Act, federal agencies, EnergyStar, Green Seal, ASHRAE, ASTM, and more
an introduction to the U.S. Green …

The Green Chamber of the South hosts the first Wednesday of each month for an informal gathering of  professionals and individuals interested in connecting with others to share ideas on Green Business
DATE: July 1, 2009
TIME: 11:45 AM
NEW LOCATION! Urban Flats (in the Lindbergh City Center)
Green Note:  Urban Flats is centrally located and is right next to the Lindbergh Center Marta station.  In addition, they have a recycling program and use locally grown organic produce.
REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR:  $17 for members and $22 for non-members (includes food, drink, and gratuity)
RSVP: …

Large items accepted for recycling and reuse. The City of Johns Creek & Keep Johns Creek Beautiful invite residents of Johns Creek to a Bulky Trash & Recycling Day.    Click here to download the flyer.
Saturday, June 27, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Large items not normally picked up by trash collection services can be brought to:
Medlock Bridge Shopping Center
6000 Medlock Bridge Parkway
Johns Creek, GA  30022
There will be no charge to dispose of these large items, with the exception of a $10 fee for televisions or computer monitors, and $25 for projection TV’s.
Most …

There are quite a few Summer Camps that are hands-on, challenging and exciting for kids that want to explore our environment and nature. Check out some at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Autrey Mill’s Nature and Preserve Heritage Center and Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Camp Kingfisher.
2009 Environmental Summer Day Camp at the ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS
Registration begins February 2, 2009
Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration. Camp sessions include fun and educational activities in the Children’s Garden, Gardens Under Glass, children’s classroom and more. Each day …

Take the mystery out of marketing a green business and give it the green light.  Experts in marketing and green/environmental business will explain how advertising, branding, public relations and new media can propel a business forward when utilized effectively.
Attendees will learn about tools and trends that they can easily implement to increase communication with current and potential customers as well as the general public.   Learn how to avoid green washing and how a company can create sincere and persuasive marketing messages.
* Beth Hawks -CoreComm PR www.corecommpr.com
* Jim Newbury- Tin Roof …

Learn about how the historic Hurt Building was converted to be managed sustainably. The two-hour educational program will focus on how the building was turned into the first LEED EB office building inside the perimeter of Atlanta.
The program will also include a behind-the-scenes tour of the property.
Built in 1913, the Hurt Building is one of Atlanta’s earliest skyscrapers. The 18-story, 436,340 square-foot building incorporates classic architecture, modern amenities and sustainable management. The Hurt Building has achieved Gold Certification as a LEED EB building. It has also been nominated for a …