Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX

FALL RAIN BARREL SALE EXTENDED! Order online at https://bit.ly/4bgNZyj by October 15, 2025, before the deadline at 11:00 PM. Pick-up date is October 25th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Houston Permitting Center, 1002 Washington Ave.

FREE! Residential Building Envelope Inspection and Testing training. Join the Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX, and the Houston Permitting Center to learn about key envelope components, including insulation, windows, doors, air barriers, v***r retarders, and best practices for ensuring proper installation.
- Thursday, October 23, 2025
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Virtual Event/ Free Registration Required
Register Here: bit.ly/45PSW1G
01 CEUs are provided by the City of Houston, an ICC Preferred Provider.

Celebrate rain day by saving water and money! Did you know a 1500 square foot rooftop can capture enough rainwater to save up to 43,000 gallons a year? That's up to 50% off your water bill just by harvesting rain!
Benefits:
- Save Money
- Landscaping irrigation
- Reduce Stormwater run-off
The Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX center breaks it down in this article "Fundamentals of Rainwater Harvesting." learn how you can turn every drop into savings click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3GOAZGs

Today We stand together to observe World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This day serves as a global call to action to address the pressing issue of land degradation—a critical challenge that threatens the variety of life in many habitats and ecosystems.

🌱 **Take Action:** Plant drought-resistant trees, reduce water waste, and spread awareness about sustainable land management practices.

FREE! Weatherization Training for Homeowners or Contractors. Join the Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX (GBRC), and the South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource Texas (SPEER) to learn how weatherization can improve energy efficiency and lower utility costs.
-Thursday, May 22, 2025
-11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
-Virtual Event/ Free Registration Required
Register Here: bit.ly/3EyJCUq
01 CEUs are provided by the City of Houston, an ICC Preferred Provider.

FINAL DAY to purchase your ! Order online https://bit.ly/4bgNZyj By May 14th, 2024, the order deadline is 11:00 PM. Pick-up date is May 24th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Houston Permitting Center, 1002 Washington Ave.

Join the Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX, on May 24, 2025, at the Spring Rain Barrel Sale Pick-Up event, where the founder of Zero Waste Houston LLC will lead a 30-minute hands-on class on turning kitchen scraps into garden gold. Sign up TODAY! : bit.ly/3A8Z9YQ

Get ready for spring rains by ordering your very own rain barrel! Save water and money with a sustainable solution to water your garden and lawn. Order online https://bit.ly/4bgNZyj By May 14th, 2024, the order deadline is 11:00 PM. Pick-up date is May 24th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Houston Permitting Center, 1002 Washington Ave.

Houston Permitting Center envisions a future where all people can continue to benefit from the life-sustaining services that wetlands provide.

By conserving these magnificent habitats, we safeguard biodiversity, enhance climate resilience, and secure critical ecosystem services that support human health, economic well-being, and cultural heritage.

www.worldwetlandsday.org

learn more: https://bit.ly/3UoAo2D