Keep Bristol Beautiful and the Bristol Public Library would like to invite you to join the Bristol community in celebrating National Green Week, February 1st-5th through the many events we have planned.

February 3rd at 11:30 A.M. ~ Founding Director of Lipscomb University’s Institute for Sustainable Practice, G. Dodd Galbreath, will present “Greening Your Business for Survival in the New Economy”. You will learn how to apply sustainability concepts in your business and receive information to help your business survive in the new economy. The event will be held at the Bristol Public Library at 11:30 A.M. Cost is $24 which includes lunch. To register, call 423-989-4873.

February 4th at 6:30 P.M. ~ Independent Filmmaker Jeff Barrie, will show the top 10 ways you can begin saving lots of energy in your home, business and school. He will also discuss the importance of individual actions in improving the environment. Many of you may have heard of Jeff Barrie through his popular independent film “Killowatt Ours”. This event will be held at the Bristol Public Library and is free and open to the public.

February 4th at 6:30 P.M. ~ Jennifer Barrie, “Killowat Ours” Youth Initiative Director will have a special presentation for children in the Children’s Library. The objective is to encourage children to love their natural surroundings and educate them to care for it. Environmental programs are critical to securing lifelong stewards of our natural resources and building a green community. Children will receive a free energy efficient light bulb that evening and all week during our special story times, Monday at 11:30 am and Tuesday at 10:00 am.

There will be Special giveaways for adults and children on Thursday evening and used books can be donated to the library at any time.


Contact: Genette Yates, Director, Keep Bristol Beautiful
(423) - 989-4850 or gyates@bristolchamber.org