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    What You Need to Know: Household Cleaners

    Look carefully -- cleaners that call themselves “organic” or “all-natural” can still carry questionable chemicals.
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    Learn about gardening and helping the environment at Addison Arbor University

    Image: Addison Arbor Foundation

    Image: Addison Arbor Foundation

    You may have picked up valuable information at Addison Arbor Foundation’s February seminar on Square Foot Gardening, but now you can have that kind of knowledge certified. By signing up for Addison Arbor University, residents can earn a “degree” from the university-style program while learning more about gardening and protecting their environment.

    Classes are held quarterly. (Next up: Irrigation Alternatives for Conserving Water, April 24.)

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    Master Gardener Offers Square Foot Gardening Tips to Arbor Foundation Gathering

    By Bill Sullivan

    The Addison Arbor Foundation enjoyed its biggest turnout for a program ever as Dallas County Master Gardener Billy Clark gave a talk on Square Foot Gardening on Saturday, Feb. 20. About 100 people registered at the Addison Athletic Club to hear Clark offer tips about making the most of your efforts, even when space is a limitation.

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    U-Haul Opens Re-Use Center in Addison

    U-Haul's Addison location has added a re-use center. (Photo: U-Haul International)

    U-Haul's Addison location has added a re-use center. (Photo: U-Haul International)

    U-Haul today announced the addition of a self-storage re-use center for customers at the Addison U-Haul Center, 2735 Beltline Rd. The U-Haul Re-use Program, one of the company’s sustainability initiatives, was developed to provide a redistribution network for unwanted, gently used household goods, furniture, sporting equipment, bikes and clothing that formerly were destined for landfills.

    “At U-Haul, we are committed to sustainable development through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic efficiency,” said Melanie Ray, general manager of Addison UHaul Center. “This program gives U-Haul another opportunity to provide a service which will enhance the self-storage industry by improving the environment for generations to come.”

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    Current Conditions in Addison, TX
    Water Restrictions: None in Effect

    Welcome to Addison Green

    The Town of Addison City Council, City Manager and Town staff are committed to taking action to make Addison a leader in sustainable development and operations that protect and enhance the Town’s quality of life.

    >> Read more about our sustainability commitment

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    Upcoming Events

    April 17 & 18
    Wellness Expo -- Addison Conference Centre. Start living healthier at the Metroplex's best loved source of alternative health information. Featuring two dozen wellness lectures and more than 100 exhibit booths. Admission $7, ages 12-65; kids and seniors, free.