Thursday, January 27, 2011

Committee for a Green Hoboken Upcoming February Events

Below are two upcoming event from the Committee for a Green Hoboken.......

QLC’s CGH is a group of local volunteers working on projects that will help our neighbors, local businesses and the city of Hoboken reduce our carbon footprint and create a more sustainable community.

Each month, The QLC will provide updates on upcoming events where you can learn more about sustainability, or meet fellow Hobokenites interested in exchanging ideas about going green. They will keep you informed about what the city and local businesses are doing to reduce CO2 output, and ways you can reduce your own carbon footprint. Your input and involvement are welcome, just email them at cgh@qlchoboken.org, or visit their website, http://www.qlchoboken.org/.

Topic: Recycling

Date: February 8th (Tuesday),
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30 pm
Where: 124 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ
Moderator: Tom Chartier, Chartier Redevelopment Group
Panelists: Jeff Marangi, Eagle Recycling, Jason Scott, The Taco Truck,Jason Tecza, Committee for a Green Hoboken.

The panel will discuss the how-to's of recycling, from plastics and electronics to composting and construction and demolition waste. The panel will also discuss future plans for increased recycling in Hoboken and Hudson County, followed by Q and A discussion with the audience.

Tour: Eagle Recycling Facility

Where: 4711 Dell Ave, North Bergen, NJ
Date: February 11th (Friday),
Time: 3pm to 4pm

Join the CGH for this unique opportunity to see a single streamrecycling center in operation! The plant accepts plastic, paper, cardboard, metals, glass, concrete, wood, asphalt, etc. and is capable of recycling over 90% of the waste received!

Please RSVP to cgh@qlchoboken.org for this FREE event. ◦
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