2007 Live Green in Plano Expo Highlights
In 2007, the City of Plano launched its inaugural Live Green in Plano Expo! The Expo was well attended by residents across North Texas and will grow this year to become the largest annual environmental event in Texas! The Live Green Expo 2008 is a free, family-friendly event teaching North Texans how to live a “green” lifestyle. Click here for more ...
Press Releases
Inaugural Plano Expo Shows "Green" Lifestyle, Sustainability Easy to Achieve
For Release: May 1, 2007
(PLANO, Texas)—North Texans will be able to test drive new hybrid vehicles, learn how to install their own drip irrigation system and learn more about energy-efficient home construction at an interactive expo this Saturday.
The Live Green in Plano Expo is a free event educating people about how simple it is to live a “green” lifestyle. The expo features various keynote speakers, earth-friendly activities, demonstrations, music and art for the entire family. It takes place Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plano Centre. The Centre is located at 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway at Jupiter Road. Click here for more ...
Plano Expo Shows "Green" Lifestyle is Simple
For Release: April 19, 2007
WHAT: The Live Green in Plano Expo is a free, family-friendly event teaching North Texans how to live a “green” lifestyle. The event features keynote speakers, earth-friendly activities, demonstrations, music and art.
More than 75 exhibitors will offer information about renewable energy, green building and remodeling, lifestyle and recreation, waste reduction, food and agriculture, household products, transportation and water conservation as well as yard and garden tips. Click here for more ...
Learn How to "Live Green" at Plano Expo May 5
For Release: April 16, 2007
Free event includes “do-it-yourself” demonstrations, earth-friendly activities, music and art
WHAT: The Live Green in Plano Expo is a free, family-friendly event teaching North Texans how to live a “green” lifestyle.
• Discover solar energy applications for water heaters, pool heaters, outdoor lighting and cooking
• See wind turbines designed for residential applications
• Find out how to install drip irrigation systems for home landscapes
• Learn about drought-tolerant landscaping options
• Learn how to build a backyard compost pile and install a rain harvesting system
• Understand the benefits of compact fluorescent lighting (CFLs)
• Find out more about energy-efficient windows, doors and wall construction
• Pick up water-conserving shower and faucet heads
• Test drive a new hybrid vehicle
More than 75 exhibitors will offer information about renewable energy, green building and remodeling, lifestyle and recreation, waste reduction, food and agriculture, household products, transportation and water conservation as well as yard and garden tips. The Expo will include music, food and activities for adults and children. Click here for more ...
"It's Easy Being Green in Plano"
For Release: April 2007
(PLANO, Texas)— This year is “The Year of Living Green.” Throughout the year, the City of Plano will focus on helping our residents and businesses to find easy ways to live a greener lifestyle.
Living green means reducing our impact on the environment, which is easier than you might think. If everyone in Plano makes a few simple lifestyle changes, we can make a big difference. Together we can change Plano and meet the goal of being the greenest city in North Texas. Click here for more ...
Media Contact
Questions? Contact Melinda Haggerty, Sustainability Communications Coordinator, at (972) 769-4391 or melinda@plano.gov.