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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  KB Recycling and Republic Services explain the services they offer to Amarillo residents, in place of a city-wide recycling program from the city of Amarillo.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  If you've been by the Veteran's Hospital in Amarillo lately, you may have noticed some construction going on.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Bright green trucks and "Cardboard only" dumpsters go green and offer big savings

Sunday, December 19, 2010  The country continues it's emphasis on going green as the Unites States Department of Energy is providing funds to states and territories.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  The Amarillo Independent is following the "green" trend by getting rid of their paper copy.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010  Domes have long been a favorite of architects when it comes to constructing buildings...and now that includes a pair of homes north of borger.

Sunday, March 28, 2010  Texas colleges and universities are increasingly building environmental practices into curriculums, a move officials say is a combination of "good business" and idealism.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  Amarillo's Environmental Advisory Committee is almost ready to launch their new website, Tuesday, they provided city commissioners with a preview and a sneak peak at the content.

Tuesday, June 09, 2009  The city of Amarillo's newly appointed environmental advisory committee, met for the second time on Tuesday. The meeting focused on 3 presentations by local companies that offer some type of recycling or green service here in Amarillo.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  A few dedicated citizens were named to serve on a special committee on Tuesday. Amarillo's city commission finalized the selection of 14 citizens to serve on a newly created environmental advisory committee.

Monday, February 02, 2009  The Amarillo resident is traveling to Washington D.C. to attend a conference on green jobs, workshops and lectures. The goal of the trip is to learn new information on going green and bringing that back to Amarillo.

Monday, February 02, 2009  The Amarillo Green Team is ready to turn in its petition to city commissioners Tuesday. The local group has collected more than 600 signatures to show city officials it means business.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008  Amarillo City commissioners hosted a discussion on green initiatives.  Amarillo's green team asked for expansion of the current recycling programs, the addition of curbside recycling, more green collar jobs, and the establishment of an ad-hoc committee to focus on green initiatives for Amarillo.