USGBC Charlotte Region Supports Green Apple Day of Service

Sept. 26, 2012 - PRLog -- Green Apple Day Projects Approved By Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, NC, September 26, 2012 – There will be a lot going on at two area schools this Saturday when volunteers from the community and the Charlotte Chapter of the US Green Building Council join together for the first annual Green Apple Day of Service.
For this national initiative, volunteers will come together in support of healthy, sustainable schools by taking action in their communities. Charlotte-area volunteers will meet at Garinger High School and North Mecklenburg High School.
At Garinger High School volunteers will be installing carpet and painting designated parking spaces for eco-transportation. At North Mecklenburg High School volunteers will be installing ceiling tiles and painting designated parking spaces for eco-transportation.
There are 1000 projects registered in all 50 states and on every continent for Green Apple Day of Service.  For more information about the Green Apple Day of Service, visit www.mygreenapple.org.

About The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Charlotte Region Chapter
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Charlotte Region Chapter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our region through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 2009-2013. USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter leads a diverse constituency of professionals in the green building industry, as well as builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students. For more information, go to http://www.usgbccrc.org.