From Harford County government: The Office of Economic Development is offering assistance to local companies as they work to find ways to reduce costs and create a greener footprint. The Harford County Office of Economic Development wants to partner with companies in the future to provide them with a forum for new innovations and new […]
Abingdon Library Rain Garden Workshop Scheduled
From Harford County government: Harford County Department of Public Works in partnership with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the University of Maryland –Master Gardener’s and the Harford County Library will hold a Rain Garden Workshop at Abingdon Library, Saturday, September 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.hcplonline.info […]
Harford County Celebrates Sustainability; Unveils Energy Efficient Roof at Ring Factory Elementary
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig, along with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Tomback and Christopher Galm, from the U. S. Department of Energy will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and press event to highlight the new energy efficient roof at the Ring Factory Elementary School in Bel Air. The new […]
Harford County Government Employees Take the Challenge
From Harford County government: Employees of Harford County Government are rising to the challenge and making a commitment to help the County become a green workplace. Through the Harford County Executive Challenge, which begins September 1, 2010, employees are being asked to pledge to become a participant in County’s energy efficiency and sustainability efforts. Through […]
Green Happenings and Environmental Initiatives In Harford Schools and Government
From Harford County Public Schools: Green Happenings at Harford County Public Schools Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) has a long-standing tradition of environmental stewardship and resource conservation. In 1972, one of the first recycling centers on the east coast was established in this community by an HCPS science teacher and motivated group of volunteers. Since […]
Harford County Government Member of Maryland Green Registry
From Harford County government: The Maryland Green Registry is a voluntary, self-certification program through the Maryland Department of the Environment to showcase an organization’s commitment to achieving a more sustainable Maryland. The Registry is free and open to all organizations and facilities in Maryland. To participate, an organization must submit an application demonstrating accomplishments in […]
Harford County Celebrates May as Clean Commute Month
From Harford County government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Throughout May, Harford County residents will be encouraged to try a clean commute alternative for at least one day. When more people choose bicycling, transit, carpooling or vanpooling instead of driving alone to work, there are fewer cars, creating less pollution. May is designated Clean Commute […]
Harford Technical High School Students Complete “Green Build”
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford Technical High School was featured in “An Introduction to ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard For Maryland”, a code book for the green builds in the state. This book is used by professionals and inspectors in the industry. The students and instructors of the Construction Technologies Program recently completed […]
