Gwinnett residents are now saving 54 million gallons of water every year thanks to a rebate program that started two years ago. The rebates pay homeowners either $50 or $100 for replacing old, inefficient toilets. About 5,000 have been replaced so far.
Water Resources Deputy Director Peter Frank said the more efficient toilets save the average customer about 15 percent on the water bill and help reduce demand for water from Lake Lanier. He said the County has spent about $400,000 on the program since it began and the savings are …

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department
1790 Hembree Road
Alpharetta, Ga. 30009

The City of Alpharetta, Fulton County Public Works Water Services and City of Roswell in partnership with the Clean Water Campaign will be hosting a “U-Fix it Workshop” to address ways to save money and prevent costly repairs due to household leaks.  The workshop will be held on March 17, 2010 beginning at 2:00 pm at the City of Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department located at 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
This interactive workshop …

Minor water leaks waste more than a trillion gallons of water each year in U.S. homes. “In a single home, leaks can waste more than 10,000 gallons every year – enough to fill a backyard swimming pool,” said Peter Frank with Gwinnett County’s Department of Water Resources. “Gwinnett County wants to help homeowners save money on their utility bills and save water in our community and for future generations.”
With that in mind, the Water Resources department staff is promoting “Fix a Leak Week” during March 15 – 21, 2010. The …

WHAT: 6th Annual SweetWater 420 Fest
WHEN: Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18
WHERE: Candler Park, Atlanta
TIME: Saturday- Noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday- 12:30 to 8 p.m.
COST: $5 for a wristband to purchase beer
Free admission if under 21 or don’t want to Buy beer
INFO: www.sweetwater420fest.com

Toast Earth Day with lip smackin’ brews, good tunes and a great time at the 6th Annual SweetWater 420 Fest! Boasting an impressive line-up of bands, eco-oriented activities for kids and adults, unique arts & crafts vendors, and award-winning SweetWater beers, SweetWater 420 Fest is …

JOHNS CREEK, SANDY SPRINGS
Make your own rain barrel.  Then brag about it. 55 gallons of rain?  Yeah, we’ve got it right here, baby. Take home a fully functional rain barrel that you make yourself (don’t worry–it’s easy) made from a recycled 55 gallon barrel.  You’ll be ready to start collecting rain to water your garden or lawn–even in case of water restrictions.

Saturday, March 20, 9am – 11am

Fire Station, 10925 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek, GA  30097

Saturday, April 24, 9am – 11am

Recycling Center, 470 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, GA  30350

To …

Spring beauty is in the bag at Aviary Organic Beauty Collective! Aviary wants to “green your makeup bag” with premium organic products and services that will delight your skin and your wallet. Beginning Monday, March 15, customers can enjoy a $50 discount on a highly-personalized makeup lesson with renowned makeup artist Raney O’Keefe (normally $150 for a 120 minute lesson), 20% off all Julie Hewett Los Angeles makeup, and 20% off all Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products.

“We spend a lot of time thinking about what we put into our …