Houston's First Green Fest

Houston's First Community Green Festival
Al Gore at Copenhagen

Gore addressed the Climate Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. This is an except from his speech.

Random Green Tips Box

Line Dry Your Clothes

Line dry your clothes.  Yes, hang them. Dryers don’t even come with an “Energy Star” rating - that’s how bad they are in terms of energy consumption. Line or rack drying your clothes saves a ton of energy and prevents CO2 from entering the environment.

Live Green. Right here. Shop Local.

Now you can save money and time when you go green.  The Local Guide is a list of qualified and approved local, green businesses.  Click around and find the discounts they offer to Houston Green Scene members.  Shopping local is good for you, your community and the planet.  It is one of the greenest things you can do! Have a favorite you don't see on the list?  We want to hear from you, click here and tell us about it.  

 

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Chemical BPA and why it sucks
By: Mona
July 2010
 

What it is: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical commonly used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resin.  

TCEQ News Release-TCEQ approves fines totaling $1,001,983
Just in from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

 

  
TCEQ APPROVES FINES TOTALING $1,001,983 
Diamond Shamrock fined $245,227 and Lubrizol Corp. fined $143,460

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling 
$1,001,983 against 83 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. 
Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: three agricultural, 16 air quality, three Edwards Aquifer, one industrial hazardous waste, one industrial waste discharge, three licensed irrigator, three multi-media, one municipal solid waste, eight municipal waste discharge, 23 petroleum storage tank, four public water system, and one public water system operator without certification. 

Penalties were also assessed in two petroleum storage tank cases following hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings. There were 12 field citations. In addition, default orders were issued for two licensed irrigator cases. 

Included in the total are penalties of $245,227 against Diamond Shamrock in Moore County for 17 air violations as a result of routine investigations conducted in February, April, and June of 2009. Of the total fines, $122,613 will be used to replace or retrofit school buses in the Amarillo and Lubbock regions. 

Also included are penalties of $143,460 against The Lubrizol Corporation in Harris County for four air violations as a result of routine investigations conducted in August, 2009. Of the total fines, $71,730 will be used to supplement air monitoring operations in the Houston area. 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010                       
CONTACT: ANDREA MORROW      
PHONE: 512-239-5011 / PAGER: 512-896-3727 
United Nations' Safe Planet screening of “Submission: In Defense of the Unborn” at Historic Heights Theater
United Nations' Safe Planet screening of “Submission: In Defense of the Unborn” 



By Matthias Jung 

July 2010

Last nights screening of “Submission: In Defense of the Unborn” was a compelling insight to the toxicity of our system. Chemicals are entering into our bodies through everyday products and being passed on to our children in high doses. These chemicals interact with the fabric of our cellular structure, causing a striking increase of birth defects, learning debilities and destruction of the reproduction systems.

Mayor Annise Parker announces expansion of Electric Vehicle program

Just in from Mayor Parker's Office:

Mayor Annise Parker announces expansion of Electric Vehicle program

Collaboration with ECOtality, Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) and the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) will expedite EV MicroClimate™ planning and provide free private and public charging infrastructure

Why Sustainability is a Right-Fit for Small Business
Today small businesses and entrepreneurships represent over half of all United States employment.  This number continues to grow domestically and around the globe as more individuals seek self-employment in these economic times.  With more individuals looking to become self-starters, small businesses sustainability leaders are positioning themselves to play a much more significant role in our econom
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Upcoming Events

  • Movie Screening: FRESH
    07/31/2010 - 3:00pm

    Georgia's Farm to Market Is Excited to Announce the Houston Summer Screening Series of the Movie FRESH, directed by Ana Sofia Joanes.

    FRESH is an exhilarating look at the solutions people around the country are developing in response to the decaying American food system. FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are creating new thinking in how we approach food. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.

    Saturday, July 31, 3:00PM
    Georgia’s Farm to Market
    12171 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079
    Small donations are appreciated. Please RSVP
    at http://fresh.georgiasmarket.com

    Additional Houston screenings of FRESH will be announced.

    Following both screenings will be a short panel discussion on the contents of the film. Panelists will include the movers and shakers of Houston's food industry, ranging from prominent chefs to environmentalists and Houston food policy makers. Panelists will be announced at http://fresh.georgiasmarket.com.

    Prior to and following the Georgia's Farm to Market screening, a farmers' market will be held inside the store. A complete list of participating farmers and vendors will be made available at http://fresh.georgiasmarket.com as the information becomes available.

    About Georgia’s Farm to Market
    Georgia’s Farm to Market is a new concept in healthy dining and shopping that focuses on sustainably produced foods and goods. Georgia's offers the finest selection of local & organic produce, grass-fed & natural meats, exotic teas, fresh artisan breads, dietary supplements and more. The daily lunch and weekend brunch features many of the natural, sustainably produced foods found in the store, and your local farms.

    Georgia's is more than a store or restaurant. It’s also a venue for events, lectures and seminars aimed at building awareness in the health-conscious community.

    The core principles at Georgia's include promoting health, well-being and a sustainable lifestyle, while supporting local farmers, vendors, and your community. At Georgia's, you can learn about your options and discover new ways to empower yourself while enhancing your health.

    For more information, please visit georgiasmarket.com.

  • Diva eXchange: Fun Eco-Fashion
    08/01/2010 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

    Our location is different......Channel 39 will be there Sunday.
    Make sure you come to the this location !!!!!!!
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    It's simple... bring items from your closet that you don't want.
    Choose items at the Diva eXchange Party that you do want!
    Swapping is what we do.

    August 1st Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm
    4418 WOODVALLEY
    Houston, TX 77096
    713-723-1288
    come here not the other location!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Bring business cards and clear out your closet and accessories
    It's simple... bring items from your closet that you don't want.
    Choose items at the Diva eXchange Party that you do want!
    Bring business cards for networking. Guidelines below::::

    How to enjoy the Diva eXchange Party experience:

    RSVP and tell us how many people will be coming with you - your friends are welcome.
    RSVP to divaexchange@gmail.com
    Clean out your clothing closet and accessory drawers. Bring shoes, clothes, jewelry, purses that you haven't worn in ages or have never worn. All sizes welcome! ***Larger plus ladies do not stay home...you and your items are a good part of the party swap.
    Place your clean items on hangers and pack into your car the day of the event. Include business cards and/or flyers for our Networking Table.
    Bring your items along with a friend or two.
    The more the merrier.....different women, different sizes and great stuff to swap.
    Arrive early. Items not swapped will be given to a Sew Sew Crafty - they will make purses and jewlery - whoa!!! with some of the clothes and the rest will go to Braes Ministry.

    $20 where else can you get all you want to swap for that????

    We will start promptly, don't be late - the best stuff goes fast!

  • Commitment to Health or Permanent Weight-Loss with Marian Bell
    08/02/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

    Commitment to Health or Permanent Weight- Loss

    Starts Monday evening July 5th - Through Aug 2nd.

    7:00pm-9:00pm. (I can work with your vacation schedules -just ask me)

    Marian's unique multi-dimensional approach isn't just about choosing wholesome foods. It isn't about portion sizes or avoiding temptation. It isn't about deprivation. It's about Knowing Nutrition. Shopping Healthy. Having the right foods in your Pantry. Cooking Smart. Even changing the way you view yourself in relationship to food. Rewiring old habits of body and mind that work against your weight-loss goals every day. Most update information on Food and Nutrition, Carbohydrates (which are ok and those that are not), adding more organic, gluten free or raw to your daily food plan. Reading labels.....and more.

    Together, we tackle your old habits and replace them with new ones you can love and endure. But old habits die hard. It takes commitment to make a real permanent change. Marian knows this - and works with you every step of the way.

    Week 1: Introduction
    © Introduction: How to Change Your Habits
    © Personal History and Evaluation
    © Mapping a Personal Plan

    Week 2: Breakfast
    © Waking up with more vitality
    © Taking the sugar out
    © Your 1-Day Food Diary

    Week 3: Natural Foods Grocery Tour
    © If you have not been to the store with me you have not really been shopping!!!!!!!!
    © Filling Your Pantry with new better best choices - eye opener
    © Making the Best Use of Healthy Convenience Foods, plus great savings

    Week 4: Lunch & Snacks
    © Supplements - Which ones are right for you?
    © Menu Planning Basics: Mixing and Matching Foods for Maxi-Nutrition
    © Your Personal Menu Plan

    Week 5: Lunch & Dinner
    © Delights and Dangers of dining out: what to seek and avoid
    © Staying On Track
    © Next Steps to A Healthier You: How are your new habits thus Far!!!!
    You deserve to give yourself the gift of good health. $250.00 (individual coaching is $70) Great savings!
    Register at marian@marianbell.com

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