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People around the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) launched an Earth Hour pledge program to generate awareness about climate change. The movement symbolizes that by all of us working together we can make a positive impact protecting our future and that of future generations. Help us light up Georgia. Georgia needs only 1% of Georgians (96,800) to sign the Earth …
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Laura Seydel – Lisa Tush Event Co-Chairs and the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University invite you to an Enlightenment Lunch the second in a series of presentations on children’s health issues
Toxic Childhood: The Unique Effects of Chemicals on Our Children, Phil Landrigan, MD
Wednesday, February 24 – 12-2 p.m. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
Marriott Marquis, Imperial Room, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA 30303
$50 per person
Learn what you can do to promote healthy families, homes …
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How to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
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LEED 100: Introduction to the Green & Intelligent Building Movement
Tuesday,
February 23, 2010
Registration 7:30 AM
Program 8:00 AM-12:30 PM
Members: $60
Nonmembers: $75
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
2020 Clean Water Dr.
Buford, GA 30519
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Creating the Sustainable Workplace
Thursday,
February 25, 2010
Registration 7:30AM
Program 8:00-9:30AM
Members: $25
Nonmembers: $35
191 Peachtree St. NE–41st Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
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The Council has unveiled its newest and most ambitious educational endeavor yet, the Quality Growth Institute. Training partners HOK and EMH&T will provide education in the areas of sustainability; other partnerships are being formed for additional courses for best practices in development.
For more information please contact Jennifer …
Events and Happenings, Food, Vegetable Garden, education »
Plant Your First Spring Garden
A Primer on the Southern Vegetable Garden
Host Oakhurst Community Garden
Date February 10, 2010
Time 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Description What can you grow in the early spring here in Atlanta? Glynis Ward will cover the basics of spring vegetable gardening. What varieties are best for this season, how to prepare your soil, and when do you get to start? The fundamentals to make your first spring garden a success. Save money, build your experience and enjoy a bountiful harvest by growing your own. …
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Feb 16 & 17
BOMA-Atlanta GREEN Real Estate Summit
BOMA-Atlanta presents the inaugural GREEN Real Estate Summit (GRES), held Feb. 16 and 17, 2010 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta. As the first meeting of its kind in the state of Georgia, the Summit brings together commercial real estate owners, property managers, facility managers, building engineers and companies providing green products and services to learn about the benefits of utilizing sustainable practices. Specifically, the event will focus on sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings. Read More
Georgia Organics is …
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The Green Commission of DeKalb County January 30, 2010 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hosted by CEO Burrell Ellis and Commissioner Kathie Gannon
Please join us for the 2nd in a series of workshops on creating a sustainable DeKalb. Interested in starting a garden in your community? Looking for access to fresh, local fruits and vegetables? Join us to find out more about the new Community Gardens initiative in DeKalb County. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from local farms and gardens, and sign up for Community …
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Old dawg, new tricks or vice versa? The nation’s oldest “ag” school fields “Reclaiming Agriculture,” Georgia Organics’ 13th annual conference with keynote speaker Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement. That’s right Dawgs, Georgia Organics will cover your campus like organically grown kudzu over the weekend of February 19 – 20. Green thumbs and farm-fresh food fans will have to move fast in the ag-ed epicenter to take in all the garden-fresh offerings, including tours of farms, ag research stations, gardens and restaurants; presentations and exhibits; workshops and classes …
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Friday, Jan 29, 2010
There are so many opportunities for us to implement more earth-friendly routines in our daily lives. At the Green Life Expo you’ll discover ways you can reduce your carbon footprint while implementing environmentally responsible practices. Learn how conserving resources saves you money, and how small changes by your family or organization can make a big impact.
Athens made Popular Science magazine’s list of the 50 greenest cities in the nation, so the GreenLifers will be out in full force for this event. Encourage your employees to drop …
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On Friday, March 20, 2010 the Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia and its conference supporters will recognize and honor exceptional contributions to environmental education at an awards luncheon at the Kennesaw State University Continuing Education Center. You can participate in this process by nominating deserving recipients for recognition in the EEA award categories noted below.
Dr. Eugene Odum Lifetime Achievement Award
The person receiving the award must have made a significant contribution to EE and should be known for one or more of the following:
• An active EEA member with at …
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Americans will throw away about 35 million Christmas trees this year. The symbol of joy and generosity becomes an “absolute urban disposal nightmare” according to some city foresters around nation.
Between Thanksgiving and New Years Day, household waste increases by more than 25% That’s one millions tons of waste Americans create in one month’s time!
So this year please think of recycling your trees, wrapping papers, shopping bags and food waste.
1. Christmas Trees – you can find recyling places for your christmas trees through earth911.com or call your local boy scout pack, …
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Southeast Green announced its partnership with BOMA-Atlanta to present the inaugural GREEN Real Estate Summit (GRES), held Feb. 16 and 17, 2010 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta. As the first meeting of its kind in the state of Georgia, the Summit brings together commercial real estate owners, property managers, facility managers, building engineers and companies providing green products and services to learn about the benefits of utilizing sustainable practices. Specifically, the event will focus on sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings.
The Summit will feature educational seminars …
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Green Wednesdays is an informal gathering of like-minded professionals and individuals interested in connecting with others to share ideas on Green Business. At each meeting we have a short presentation by one of our members and the rest of the time is devoted to networking.
DATE: 12/2/2009
TIME: 11:45 AM
Urban Flats (in the Lindbergh City Center)
2450 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
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Presenter: Tamara Jones, Director of Program Development & Government Relations at SouthFace. Tamara will speak about Sustainable Cities Institute, a project funded by the Home Depot Foundation, which aims to help …
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Mark your calendars, save the date – October 24th, 2009
One day – FOUR GREAT EVENTS! That’s when the City of Norcross will again host a community Clean-up Day, Shred Day, and Electronics Recycling Event along with our canned food drive! For more information or to volunteer, contact Philomena Robertson at 770-448-7327 or probertson@norcrosga.net.
Source: Sustainable Norcross
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Raw Food Transformation Talks
Join us for a unique opportunity. Hear two experienced, internationally-renowned 100% raw foodists speak about healthy, enjoyable raw lifestyles – with Matt Monarch and Angela Stokes-Monarch
Tuesday 10/20/09, 6:00–10:00 pm
Investment in your wellbeing: $15 (in advance)/$20 at door
Matt Monarch, author of ‘Raw Spirit’ & ‘Raw Success,’ has been eating 100% raw for 10 years. You can learn more about Matt at www.RawSpirit.org.
Angela Stokes–Monarch lost over 160 pounds and reversed morbid obesity with a raw food lifestyle. She runs www.RawReform.com, where she shares her message of natural recovery.
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