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City of Irving Think Green... Be Green
The City of Irving is proud to introduce the Think Green… Be Green Web site, designed to provide an opportunity to discover, learn, and implement suggestions to become stewards of the environment. Irving is committed to becoming a successful, environmentally sustainable community, and addresses this initiative in the city's Strategic Plan. To meet this goal, we are focusing on key environmental issues such as recycling, energy and water conservation and alternative transportation. Finally, you will have the opportunity to implement by attending classes and workshops offered in Irving related to these topics and presented by specialists helping to assist you in your efforts to be a better steward of the planet. | | | | |
| Earth Day ... Naturally
Celebrate Earth Day at Irving’s annual Earth Day event. This year’s Earth Day Naturally will have music by Brave Combo, healthy food, games, kite flying, learn about the latest “green” technologies from eco-vendors, hands-on eco-activities for the kids, visit the Market Place and enjoy nature walks. Plus, bring your electronics for recycling! You won't want to miss this annual event. Click here for more information. | 
| Bicycle Transportation Survey
The City of Irving is developing a bicycle transportation plan as part of its goal to become a successful, environmentally sustainable city. This plan will set policies, inventory existing bicycling facilities and establish guidelines for future bicycling improvements. Your opinions and views are important to us.
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Think Green... Be Green News
Thank you for visiting Irving’s Think Green… Be Green Web site and being a better steward of our planet. Once you have had an opportunity to become familiar with Irving’s Think Green… Be Green Web site, we would like to hear from you. If you have questions, comments or suggestions about Irving's new Web site, please e-mail fwitte@cityofirving.org
| Irving Public Library Kicks Off Sustainability Series in March
The Irving Public Library presents a monthlong initiative called Learn 2B Green that will focus on topics such as water conservation, energy conservation, efficient living and recycling. The series will include guest speakers, movie screenings, recycled art activities, animal demonstrations and a consumer fair. Read more | 
| Curbside Recycling
Residents receiving solid waste services can participate by recycling paper, cardboard, cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic containers. Irving utilizes the blue recycling bag as the designated collection container for recycling. Recycle only on designated recycling days. Single-family homeowners may purchase the bags at Irving City Hall or at any Irving recreation center. For a complete listing of locations, click here. |  | Recycle Used Cooking Oil
The proper disposal of fryer oil is essential. Once the oil is cool, carefully pour or scrape the oil into a container no larger than 5 gallons and apply a tight-fitting, screw-top lid. Call (972) 721-2232 for pick up. Free plastic funnels are available to residents to pour oil back into containers. There is a limit of one per household. Call (972) 721-2772. Read more | 
| Stay Connected with Irving on Twitter
Follow the City of Irving on Twitter and receive instant updates on city happenings. Visit www.twitter.com/thecityofirving to see the latest news, events, updates and tips. Users can have text messages sent to their cell phones so they can receive the latest anytime, anywhere. Need a Twitter account? Sign up at www.twitter.com | | |
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