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NEWS RELEASE

City of Houston

Harry J. Hayes, Director Annise D. Parker, Mayor

For Immediate Release November 30, 2012

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Sandra Jackson                                                                 Valerie Lawson
(713) 837-9164 office                                                       (713) 837- 9155 office
(832) 489-4045 cell                                                            valerie.lawson@houstontx.gov
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THE CITY OF HOUSTON CELEBRATES RECYCLED ART EXHIBITION GRAND OPENING

“Holiday Trees: Artistically UpCycled”


Who:	The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD), the City Gardens and The Center for Recycled Art
What:	A special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the art exhibit “Holiday Trees: Artistically UpCycled”
Where:	The Bob Lanier Public Works Building, 611 Walker, Ground Level Lobby
When:	Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 10:00 A.M.
Why:	The City of Houston SWMD, the City Gardens and the Center for Recycled Art are featuring local artists in an exhibit promoting recycling in creative and innovative ways. The exhibit features holiday trees decorated with recycled materials, some of which are sourced from The City’s Reuse Warehouse and the Environmental Service Center South. The exhibit is free, open to the public and can be viewed 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, December 5 to 28, 2012.
Photo Op:	Opportunity to interview local eco-artists and photograph their inventive and inspired holiday designs made of recycled materials.
	“Holiday Trees: Artistically Upcycled” sponsors include Niko Nikos, Majic 102.1, Harpist Ashley Reeder, Rods Surveying, Inc., Keep Houston Beautiful, Trees For Houston, The City Gardens Consortium, Ambers Designs and Fine Jewelry, Frontier Barbeque and Home Depot.

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The Solid Waste Management Department provides solid waste service to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective.

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