Time for Another Bright Idea
02/26/09
The whole family can have fun while learning how to save money, protect the environment, and live green when Palm Desert’s Bright Idea Exposition returns to Civic Center Park on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Back for its second year, this kid friendly Expo will feature a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for young and old alike. Attendees can watch solar power in action and get an up close look at alternative fuel cars that run without a drop of gasoline. Energy conservation, green building, drought tolerant landscaping, and countless other money saving, environmentally friendly topics will be featured.
New this year, attendees can drop off their electronic waste (e-waste) for recycling. Computer monitors, televisions, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, and anything else with a cord or that is battery powered can contain lead and other harmful chemicals that should not end up in a landfill. E-waste dropped off at the Bright Idea Expo will be sorted and processed into new materials, saving energy, conserving resources, and protecting the environment.
Children’s activities include creating art projects from recycled materials provided by the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery and painting a recycling bin provided by Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services. The City’s recycling mascot, Recycle Binney, will be on hand to take part in fun activities including a bounce house, face painting, spin art, and Gymnastic Jamboree Equipment provided by the Coachella Valley Park and Recreation District.
Palm Desert’s Set To Save partners Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, and The Energy Coalition will be in attendance to answer questions and offer free giveaways. Residents can learn how to save money and energy while helping the City reach its goal of reducing energy consumption and peak demand within Palm Desert by 30% over five years.
Civic Center Park is located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. For more information, please call the City’s Office of Energy Management at 837-0287.
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