Tag archive for ‘recycling’
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Kern River Valley Festival is green in life and spirit
Communities throughout the Kern River Valley partner up for the four-day 2010 Living Green Kern River Valley Festival March 17-21. Events include films, expos, workshops, native plant sales, a town hall meeting on water issues and a green fashion show.
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From decay grows an Exquisite Garden at BMOA
With its haunting, melancholy sculptures and scavenger hunt treasures, “The Exquisite Garden” by Joe Brubaker is on display at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. You don’t want to miss the accompanying trash-to-treasure installment created by more than a dozen artists.
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Learn how to save energy and money at workshop
CPUC and PG&E will answer questions about energy efficiency programs, rebates and tax credits for home improvements, and bill assistance for low-income households at a workshop Friday, Dec. 18.
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Free e-waste collection at BC
On Saturday, Aug. 15, Bakersfield College will accept used electronic equipment, toner cartridges, phones, batteries and fluorescent bulbs – items that are not allowed to be thrown in the trash.
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The safe and legal way to dispose of your batteries and CFLs
Batteries and fluorescent light bulbs are prohibited by California law from being thrown out in the garbage. Instead, they must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Here’s what to do with your batteries and fluorescent bulbs and tubes in Bakersfield.
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Introducing the Green Living section
Welcome to the Green Living section of Bakersfield Express. This section will address ways in which we as a community can live more sustainable, less wasteful lifestyles and reduce our carbon footprint on the earth. Here we will post advice on green living, such as recycling, organic gardening, alternative energy and green business practices. We will profile local individuals, organizations and businesses that are putting green practices into place. We will also offer commentary on how Bakersfield can step forward to a greener lifestyle.
