Sustainable Greensboro

03/28/2014

Deadline extended!

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit your Sustainable Short Film by next Monday (3/31) for a chance to win $500

07/24/2013

More late night, last minute maneuvering to move fracking forward in our state. Please contact your representative and tell them how you feel.

Gov. Pat McCrory came to the legislative building Wednesday evening to whip votes on a newly crafted measure to lift the state's moratorium on fracking.

06/27/2013

Too many problems with fracking, and too few benefits in return.

A NC Senate committee voted to allow shale gas exploration companies to engage in fracking without fully disclosing the chemicals they inject underground. The Senate panel said energy companies can withhold anything they deem to be a "trade secret." The secret info would have to be disclosed in case...

05/03/2013

After more than six months of meetings, the N.C. Mining & Energy Commission was set to approve its first rule that would require fracking operations to disclose which chemicals they pump underground. But Commissioners learned Thursday that the proposal they approved is on ice because fracking giant…

03/07/2013

http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/index.aspx?page=23&recordid=10625&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

03/03/2013

This could affect all of NC.

LAUREL PELTIER — The Hagys' water contamination lawsuit demonstrates how the natural gas industry has built a near-perfect

02/19/2013

This could impact us locally as well as state wide. Stay informed.
http://www.camelcitydispatch.com/mining-commission-wants-to-lock-local-government-out-of-decisions-about-fracking/

By Staff Contrary to Republican dogma about local control, the head of the Mining Commission appointed by Governor Pat McCrory to write rules related to fracking stated Friday that he does n...

12/31/2012

Need to dispose of old electronics such as TVs and computers? Try Goodwill first (they should take computer equipment, but maybe not TVs). If Goodwill won't take them, call 373-2489 (373-CITY) to schedule next day collection service, or take the items yourself to the City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 2750 Patterson St.

http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/index.aspx?page=555

Many common household items can be dangerous if disposed of improperly. These items are called Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and include certain paints, cleaners, varnishes, car batteries, motor oil, and pesticides.

11/09/2012

Should be a beautiful day for a hike.

Schedule Of Events

09/27/2012

Great news Greensboro.

09/07/2012

Visit the Greensboro Farmer's Curb Market TOMORROW! It's their 11th Annual FARMER APPRECIATION DAY. Breakfast served 7am-noon, $5 Plates or $1.00 ala carte. Learn more...
http://gsofarmersmarket.org/

The 11th Annual Farmers Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, September 8th here at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. We have a great morning planned and need some volunteers to help out! If you are available that morning please message me and I can give you the volunteer times. We'll feed you breakfast!!