[P2assist] Environmentally-Friendly Landscaping Workshop at Conference
Ron Townley
ron@landofsky.org
Mon, 04 Mar 2002 13:23:33 -0500
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<b>For Immediate Release<br>
February 26, 2002<br>
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Contact: Tavey McDaniel <br>
Carolina Recycling Association <br>
919-545-9050<br>
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Environmentally-Friendly Landscaping Workshop at Conference<br>
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<font size=3>Piedmont Landscaping and Naturescaping Training (PLANT) is
delivering a three hour workshop to teach attendees about backyard
composting, environmentally friendly methods of landscaping, and use of
non-invasive and native plants in residential and commercial landscaping
at the Carolina Recycling Association’s
12</font><font size=2><sup>th</font></sup><font size=3> Annual Conference
and Trade Show. PLANT is Mecklenburg County’s home composting program
that started in 1993 and has reached over 6000 households. PLANT
teaches a complete yard care system that is environmentally friendly,
aesthetically pleasing, low maintenance and low budget to the public
through a coordinated series of year round workshops and programs
addressing interrelated topics. PLANT promotes wise and sustainable
management of natural resources through responsible stewardship, working
in partnership with individuals, neighborhoods, schools, community
organizations and government. <br>
The Carolina Recycling Association’s
12</font><font size=2><sup>th</font></sup><font size=3> Annual Conference
& Trade Show is March 24-27, 2002 at the scenic Grove Park Inn in
Asheville, NC. Attend workshops and sessions covering topics such as
Greenbuilding Networks, Composting, Recycling Education Strategies,
Construction and Demolition Recycling, Electronics Recycling, Waste
Reduction for Businesses, Alternative Energy, Litter Laws, Buying
Recycled, and many more. <br>
You don't want to miss the premier recycling and solid waste event of one
of the largest state recycling organizations in the nation! The CRA
welcomes individuals from business, government, colleges, and the
public. There is something for everyone! For more information,
visit
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</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=2>The Carolina Recycling
Assn. is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing waste reduction
and recycling in the Carolinas. With over 450 members in both North
and South Carolina consisting of businesses, local governments,
universities, and individuals, this organization provides education,
networking opportunities and advocacy for the solid waste and recycling
community. <br>
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(828) 251-6622</div>
<div>Land-of-Sky Regional
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(828) 251-6353</div>
<div>25 Heritage
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<div>Asheville, NC
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