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Little Rock Sustainability Summit

Save the Date! Event:  Little Rock Sustainability Summit Place:  Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock Date/Time: Friday, September 25, 1:00pm – 5:00pm     Saturday, September 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Energy Efficiency Funding

UALR Student's Info on $ Available for Energy Efficiency Attached is a document created by UALR students under the direction of Nancy Landrum. This attempts to collate all the available funds available for businesses to do energy efficiency work.

Women's Open Space

Women's Open Space Local Women's Diverse Voices Gathering to Empower Our Future Location: The Green House 101 N. Woodrow St, Little Rock near the Kavanaugh and Markham intersection                    (Parking behind house, in alley behind house, or in corner of Deaf and Blind School's field where the taxis park)  www. sustainablealternatives .org Date: Saturday, January 31st

AR Green Guide

First Collegiate Green Building Tour a Success

For Release Nov. 24, 2008 Contact: April Ambrose Cell: 501-733-9996 E-mail: april [at] greenei.com

Printers and Indoor Air Quality

I recently did some research about chemicals emitted by printers.  Basically, what I found is: Laser copy machines are worse than ink jets or all-in-one's.  Anything with toner is going to be worse.  They are all worse when working than when in standby.  Here are a couple of sites for further info:

AR Earth Day is Recruiting New Board Members!

Arkansas Earth Day Foundation is accepting new applications for membership on our Board of Directors! We invite you to join us! We are seeking the inclusion of individuals involved with businesses, organizations, and projects which contribute to or support environmental sustainability. We need you to help “Hope Grow”! Please see the attached letter for further info.  Deadline is September 5th!  

Arco Iris Earth Care Project in AR

  Check it out!: www.arcoirisinc.org

Throwplace : A Sort of Freecycle on Steroids