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William McDonough
April 24, 2012 at Wortham Center at 7:30 p.m.. A preeminent leader of the sustainability movement, William McDonough is an architect, designer, and pioneer. He co-authored the landmark classic, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, a manifesto calling for the transformation of industry towards ecologically intelligent design. More (.html) ...
Alice Waters ... Resterauteur, Author, Activist
February 27, 2012 at Wortham Center at 7:30 p.m.. A pioneer of the sustainable-local food movement since she established her famous restaurant in Berkeley, Chez Panisse, Alice Waters has inspired chefs, farmers markets, and leaders of the food movement by using the freshest, local organic products, served only in season. More (.html) ...
Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Half-Price Houston Truckload Sale
Scheduled for October 2012 at Minute Maid Park, More ...
Farmers Market, Wednesdays in front of City Hall
The City Hall Farmers Market dates are every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., downtown at City Hall, returning in 2012, dates TBD! More ...
The most recent issue of Environmental Standard (.pdf) is up now. More ...
Green Power Leadership Awards
The City of Houston has received a 2008 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Climate Protection Award
In 2008, former Mayor Bill White was honored at this year's U.S. Conference of Mayors by receiving their prestigious Climate Protection Award.
East End Green Job Training Meets Growing Need
June 22, 2011 -- The Greater East End may be Houston's oldest neighborhood, but a program to train green construction workers there is putting it at the forefront of building trends and helping spur employment options for East End residents.
City Initiative Brings Fresh Produce to Houston's 'Food Deserts'
March 7, 2011 -- According to a recent study, Texas has fewer supermarkets per capita than any other state in the U.S. the shortage is most prevalent in low-income areas, making it hard for people to find fresh fruits and vegetables.
Houston Joins New Nationwide Energy Efficiency Challenge
January 26, 2012 -- A nationwide public-private partnership that seeks to improve energy efficiency 20 percent by 2020 in commercial, government and school buildings across the country.
City of Houston and Compucycle Add Permanent Recycling Drop Off Site and One Day Events for Electronics
September 26, 2011 --
The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) and CompuCycle announced the addition of a permanent electronics recycling drop-off site for Houstonians to recycle their electronics responsibly at the CompuCycle building located at 7700 Kempwood.
City of Houston DIAL Report (.pdf)
July 22, 2011 --
Measurement and Analysis of Benzene and VOC Emissions in the Houston Ship Channel Area and Selected Surrounding Major Stationary Sources Using DIAL (Differential Absorption Light Detection and Ranging) Technology to Support Ambient HAP Concentrations Reductions in the Community (DIAL Project).
Ozone Report Card (.pdf)
April 28, 2010 --
Clean air is essential to the health and prosperity of all Houstonians and reducing air pollution from ozone, particulate matter and air toxics continues to be a top priority for the City of Houston. Moreover, Houston’s air quality has improved in recent years, and an explanation is in order regarding the American Lung Association’s (ALA) “F” report card grade for ozone in Harris County, which was announced today.
