[CharterSchools] Franklin, Hynes, and more to participate in Green Apple Day of Service this Saturday

[charterschools at LACharter.org]

USGBCLouisiana’s Green Apple Day of Service takes place this Saturday, Sept. 27  
 
NewOrleans, LA – On Sept. 27, 2014, the Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development(CSED) joins 8 sites in New Orleans participating in the Green Apple Day ofService.  CSED is also the2014 Greenbuild Legacy Project recipient. Greenbuild is the world’s largest green building conference and expo,coming to New Orleans October 22-24. 


CSEDis renovating a 130 year old barge board house into an environmental educationand Visitor’s center.  The “Center”will be equipped with “truth windows,” giving visitors the ability to ‘peekthrough’ the construction and see the types of energy efficient upgrades thathave been made to the house. The Center will serve be a model of energyefficiency and serve as a neighborhood hub in the Lower 9th Wardcommunity.  


Thereare a number of Green AppleDay of Service projects taking place across New Orleans. USGBC Louisiana is coordinating the efforts with partners like RepublicService who will host 5 community recycling drop off sites on September 27 from9a-12pm. Materials accepted will be glass, electronics, latex paint, household batteries, mardi gras beads, and standardcommingle.  

WHAT:             Green Apple Day of Service Projects Across New Orleans                        
 
WHERE:            CSED Center: 5227Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 (see additional Project locations atlink above)
                        

RecyclingDrop-Off Sites:

·    Ben Franklin High School, 2001 Leon C Simon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70122
·    RENEWSchuamberg Elementary School, 9501 Grant St.. New Orleans, LA 70127
·    Edward HynesElementary School. 990 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
·     The GreenProject, 2831 Marais St, New Orleans, LA 70117
·     Ben FranklinElementary School, 1116 Jefferson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115


WHEN:            September 27, 2014 
 


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About USGBC Louisiana
TheUnited States Green Building Council Louisiana Chapter (USGBC Louisiana) is a501 (c)(3) organization, whose mission is to transform the way buildings andcommunities are designed, built and operated, to be more energy efficient andcost effective. We create healthier places to live, work, and learn througheducation, advocacy, and community outreach.


About the Center for GreenSchools at the U.S. Green Building Council 
The Center for Green Schools at USGBC is makingsure every student has the opportunity to attend a green school withinthis generation. From kindergarten to college and beyond, the Center worksdirectly with staff, teachers, faculty, students, administrators, electedofficials and communities to drive the transformation of all schools intosustainable places to live and learn, work and play. For more information,visit centerforgreenschools.org or find us on Twitter and Facebook.


About the Green Apple Dayof Service
TheGreen Apple Day of Service is an annual event that brings volunteers fromaround the world together to host local service projects that make schoolshealthier and more sustainable. Taking place on thelast Saturday in September of each year, the Green Apple Day ofService presents an opportunity for students, teachers, parents, electedofficials, organizations, companies and more to take action in theircommunities and demonstrate that where welearn matters. For more information and to start a Day of Service project,visit mygreenapple.org/dayofservice. 
 

 

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