Category Archives: Event

All Earth Day and Arbor Day 2018 Events at LaRC

NASA Langley has many events planned for this year’s Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations!  Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated worldwide on April 22, where events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Arbor Day is observed each … Continue reading

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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! April 2-30

Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 27)!  Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for a … Continue reading

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2017 Plastic Bag Recycling Results

In 2017, LaRC continued its participation with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and film for recycling. The recycling events occurred in observance of Earth Day in April and Energy Action Month in October. The donated material … Continue reading

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Energy Action Month Lunch and Learn: Owning an Electric Vehicle and the Future of EV Technology, November 1st, 12-1pm

Please join us in the NACA Room (IESB, B2102) on Wednesday November 1st from 12pm-1pm for a lunch and learn opportunity in recognition of Energy Action Month! LaRC’s own Dr. Bruce Wielicki will be presenting on the future of electric … Continue reading

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Energy Action Month Lunch and Learn: Drop Your Home Energy Bills by 60%. A Case Study by Dr. Bruce Wielicki. October 30th, 12-1pm

Please join us in the NACA Room (IESB, B2102) on Monday, October 30th from 12pm-1pm for a lunch and learn opportunity in recognition of Energy Action Month! LaRC’s own Dr. Bruce Wielicki will be presenting a case study on his … Continue reading

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Energy Action Month Lunch and Learn: Economic Value of a More Accurate Climate Observing System, October 24th, 12-1 pm

Please join us in the NACA Room (IESB, B2102) on Tuesday, October 24th from 12pm-1pm for a lunch and learn opportunity in recognition of Energy Action Month! LaRC’s own Dr. Bruce Wielicki will be presenting on the need for a … Continue reading

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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! Oct 23 – Nov 17

Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Energy Action Month (Oct.) and America Recycles Day (Nov. 15)!  Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for … Continue reading

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Energy Action Month Tour: HRSD York River Treatment Plant

Please join us for an employee-only tour of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) York River Treatment Facility. HRSD operates nine major award-winning treatment plants in Hampton Roads and four smaller plants on the Middle Peninsula with a combined capacity … Continue reading

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Energy Action Month Tour: Hampton-NASA Waste to Energy Facility (RECOUP)

Did you know that all of NASA Langley’s trash, as well as a significant percentage of the area’s municipal waste, is converted to steam that heats LaRC’s buildings and even runs some of our wind tunnels? When LaRC uses this … Continue reading

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October is Energy Action Month!

This October, during LaRC’s Energy Action Month, LaRC employees are invited to participate in a wide range of events exploring energy and water conservation. Join the LaRC Energy Team in touring the Tidewater region’s most energy/water/waste efficient commercial building, watching … Continue reading

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