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Apple, U of M to host electronic recycling event

Apple, U of M to host electronic recycling event

(WMC-TV) – The University of Memphis is teaming up with Apple to help rid your house off all the old electronic junk that’s piling up.

The school and Apple are co-hosting an e-recycling event on the University of Memphis campus on May 18 and 19.

But why not toss everything in the trash can?

FedEx Express wins national award

FedEx Express wins national award

(WMC-TV) - Fedex Express has been chosen a Silver winner in Air Transport World's inaugural ATW 2012 Eco-Aviation awards.

The ATW team of Editors who chose Fedex Express for the award cited many efforts the company has been involved in. The company's EarthSmart program aims to find or create new ways not only to improve its own environmental performance, but also to point the way for other companies in the aviation and logistics industires.

EnergySmart Workshops

EnergySmart Workshops

MLGW, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will host Get EnergySmart @ Your Library workshops.

Get EnergySmart @ Your Library is a two-hour workshop that offer practical tips and hands-on instructions on better ways to conserve energy. Attendees will leave Get EnergySmart sessions with a tote valued at $50 that includes gadgets and tools to complete simple do-it-yourself projects that will help save money and energy.

Get EnergySmart workshops are free. Please call the participating library branch to register.

Follow the link to see the Get EnergySmart Workshop schedule http://www.memphislibrary.org/node/2857

Information provided by the Memphis Public Library & Information Center

Earth Day 5K Run

The Earth Day 5K Run will be held April 22, at 2:00 P.M., at Shelby Farms Park.  You can experience a new 5K course, with proceeds benefitting the park.  Dress in an "Eco-themed" costume and compete for prizes.  After the run, you can take part in a project to benefit the park, such as tree planting, or trail clean up.  You can register for the run at earthday5k.racesonline.com

Save Money and Energy

Save Money and Energy

MLGW, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will host Get EnergySmart @ Your Library workshops through the month of April.

Get EnergySmart @ Your Library is a two-hour workshop that will offer practical tips and hands-on instructions on better ways to conserve energy. Attendees will leave Get EnergySmart sessions with a tote valued at $50 that includes gadgets and tools to complete simple do-it-yourself projects that will help save money and energy.

Get EnergySmart workshops are free.

Memphis chosen as a "Green Lane" city, milestone for our livability effort

Memphis chosen as a "Green Lane" city, milestone for our livability effort

Last week was a milestone for Memphis livability as our city was one of six cities picked by the Bikes Belong Foundation for its Green Lane Project, an effort to fast-track physically protected bikeway designs.

The six cities were chosen from a pool of 42 city applications.

Get EnergySmart Workshops Schedule

Get EnergySmart Workshops Schedule

Get EnergySmart Workshops Schedule

 Memphis Light Gas & Water, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Memphis Public Library Get EnergySmart @ Your Library workshops continue at your community library.

Get EnergySmart @ Your Library is a two-hour workshop that offers practical tips and hands-on instructions on better ways to conserve energy. Attendees will leave Get EnergySmart sessions with a tote valued at $50 that includes gadgets and tools to complete simple do-it-yourself projects that will help you save money and energy.

Get EnergySmart workshops are free.