The opening day of the ReuseConex conference in Portland focused on changing the societal mindset about reuse.

An effort to live a zero-waste lifestyle turned into a friendly competition and prevailing lifestyle for two Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, roommates.

The technical webinar provides college and university recycling professionals with specific ideas related to the business aspects of recycling.

Six schools achieve “Recycling Champion” status in the competition.

Where: National Mall, Washington, DC When: Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. What: More than 100,000 are expected to attend the “centerpiece of Earth Day in the United States” in the nation’s capital. Civic leaders, celebrities and community members will join together to inform and empower in this free, public event. Activities include: […]

Where: South Side Park, Sacramento, CA When: Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: A crowd of 6,000 is expected at this free celebration in downtown Sacramento. Expect a Sunday filled with diverse business, nonprofit, cultural and government vendors with practical information, goods and services for saving money, living healthier and protecting […]

Where: Forest Park Muny Grounds, St. Louis When: Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. What: The third-largest Earth Day celebration in the U.S. combines a festival, symposium, recycling extravaganza and greening workshop into an all-out eco-friendly blitz. The 23rd annual festival, which is free to all attendees, will feature more than […]

Earth Day provides a chance to teach environmental stewardship to children while bettering the community.

Where: Fair Park, Dallas When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 and Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. What: A free and extensive exhibit and festival that will bring together 75,000 to celebrate sustainability in north Texas. More than 600 exhibitors will be on hand, covering 600,000 square feet at Dallas’ centrally located […]

Where: Grand Central Terminal and Times Square, New York When: Thursday, April 19, 2012 through Saturday, April 21, 2012 What: A three-day celebration of earth-friendly exhibits and entertainment spread over two of New York City’s most iconic destinations. at Grand Central Indoors (Vanderbilt Hall) Thursday, April 19 Exhibits from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Earth […]