by Susie Hairston It’s been a long time coming, but July 31st was the grand opening of the very first co-housing project in the state of Texas, East End Commons, and it is right here in Houston’s East End. In addition to focusing on connection and inclusiveness, this cohousing community values sustainability, and has incorporated that value into its design. The…
by Susie Hairston As most of us know, plastics recycling has never really worked (globally, only 9% of plastics have been recycled, and in the US, only 5% of plastics are recycled). Discussions about a circular economy for plastics keep popping up, but is there really a circular solution for plastics that is sustainable? A panel of experts (Adrian Hernandez, Executive…
The Citizens’ Environmental Coalition is pleased to announce Keith Henry as our new Executive Director. Keith is an accomplished leader in public administration and community development, with extensive experience across government, nonprofit, and public sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts & Letters in English with a minor in Journalism from Buffalo State University and a Master of Public Administration…