Green words added to dictionary
Are you reducing your carbon footprint? Interested in farmers markets because you’re a locavore? Perhaps you’re looking for a green-collar job? If you aren’t familiar with any of the terms above,...
View ArticleCity declares Saturday ‘Recycle Day’
This Saturday, Sept. 19, the city of San Antonio is expanding its household hazardous waste collection event and inviting residents to recycle other items as well. Apartment dwellers especially should...
View ArticleSan Antonio has a Green Jobs Leadership Council
San Antonio now has a Green Jobs Leadership Council, which will be responsible for making recommendations regarding public policy in relation to eco-friendly job creation to Mayor Juli´n Castro and the...
View ArticleHelp San Antonio on Saturday — National Public Lands Day
If you’re looking for a special way to celebration National Public Lands Day, you’re in luck! There are two events Saturday that will help make San Antonio a better place. If you’re a neatnik, check...
View ArticleCarter the two-cart mascot celebrates National Night Out
(John Davenport/Expres-News) Alex Gomez laughs while meeting with Carter. Just wanted to share this photo taken by Express-News photographer John Davenport of 12-year-old Alex Gomez meeting Carter, San...
View ArticleLiveGreenFest postponed, but Greenfest still on
After a rainy Sunday, CPS Energy decided to cancel its LiveGreenFest at Olmos Basin Park, originally scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Considering the additional rain we got this...
View ArticleHow Texas governor hopefuls stand on environmental and energy issues
Perhaps before you cast your vote for the person who may be the next governor of Texas, you'd like to know where he or she stands on environmental and energy issues. Here are some excerpts taken from...
View ArticleGreen bag repair 101
So it's finally happened: you've used your reusable bag so many times that it's torn and the plastic insert at the bottom is broken. No worries — and no need to get a new bag! These two problems can be...
View ArticleNational prescription drug take back this Saturday
The Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice is holding a "Take Back" event this Saturday to help curb prescription drug abuse by collecting unwanted meds at more than 4,000...
View ArticleSan Antonio gets ‘bike friendly’ nod
San Antonio recently received a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists, the first such recognition for the Alamo City!
View Article
