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DASANI® Blue Crew Rewarded 1,000 Atlanta Residents for Random Acts of Greenness

Submitted by Debbie Fitzgerald
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 2:52pm
DASANI® Blue Crew Rewarded 1,000 Atlanta Residents for Random Acts of Greenness

DASANI Celebrated its New PlantBottle® Packaging by Giving Back to Local Eco-Samaritans

The first 100 percent recyclable beverage packages made with plants were made readily available on April 4, 2011 to people across the U.S. To recognize the little things people do to live more sustainably, a DASANI Blue Crew attended two big events in Atlanta on April 16 and April 17 and thanked residents for partaking in eco-friendly activities. The local effort helped to celebrate the national launch of DASANI PlantBottle® packaging – a 100 percent recyclable bottle made of up to 30 percent plants.

More than 1,000 Atlanta residents were “caught,” by the DASANI Blue Crew, being environmental do-gooders.

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Woodstock High plans 'Greenstock' concert for Earth Day

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, April 18th, 2011, 1:28pm
Woodstock High plans 'Greenstock' concert for Earth Day

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- In the spirit of the famous music festival that shares a name with their school, the students at Woodstock High have planned a musical celebration in honor of Earth Day.

Greenstock will be held at the Woodstock High School stadium (2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, 30189) from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 22. It is being organized by the school's Environmental Club.

The event promises to be both family-friendly and earth- friendly; Tree Sound Studios has even agreed to provide power for the stage and the sound equipment. A number of local bands, as well as Woodstock High teachers, will perform and raise awareness for environmental preservation.

"Our cause is to promote local energy efficiency and carbon reduction, and to educate others about sustainability," said Nikki Arenas, co-president of the Environmental Club.

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Metro Atlanta Communities Recognized for Sustainability Programs

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010, 3:24pm
Metro Atlanta Communities Recognized for Sustainability Programs

ATLANTA -- Several cities and counties in the Metro Atlanta area are among the latest jurisdictions to earn Green Communities certification for leadership in reducing their environmental impact.

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) presented certifications to local officials at the Wednesday, Dec. 1 board meeting.

The city of Alpharetta became one of the first communities in the region to attain Gold certification for its sustainability initiatives. Cherokee County, Fulton County and the cities of Dunwoody and Woodstock all received bronze certification.

Green Communities certification is earned by implementing policies and practices in 10 categories, ranging in energy efficiency and green building to transportation and water efficiency.

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Meet the Manning Oaks Elementary Green Team

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010, 8:40am

ALPHARETTA, GA -- Over 50 students from Manning Oaks Elementary School in Alpharetta are doing their part to save the earth through the new Manning Oaks Elementary Green Team.

Under the direction of fifth grade teacher Melissa Decker and special education instructor Kristen Waychowsky, MOE students are learning about the benefits of recycling, both at school and at home. They practice sorting recyclables and converting certain items into new creations, such as turning a used milk jug into a birdfeeder.

Manning Oaks parents are encouraged to bring their recyclable items, such as Capri Sun pouches and ink cartridges, to the school for recycling.

The Green Team is part of an ongoing effort to educate and encourage families to improve the planet by going green.

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