Happy Earth Day 2019. Earth Day has always been a special day at the Center. It was the first major public event and The Center has always steadfastly supported environmental awareness. Did you know that over 184,000 lbs of electronics were collected and recycled through the Center when it was available?
Preserving the environment is not alone a passion and a social responsibility, but it an integral part of the mission statement. It has been a guiding principle throughout the life of the Center and its businesses.
Our Mission Statement
The Center of Harmony is a group of collaborating businesses and events venue housed in an old opera house and surrounding buildings who are focused on preserving the environment, strengthening the community and empowering people to live healthy, happy lives. It actively engages in the promotion of music, the arts, education and a better community for all. This is a place where positive, forward-thinking and dynamic people come together to thrive and grow.
Here is an enlightening and short documentary on the impact on single use plastic bags and containers. It’s worth 3 minutes of your day. While drastic change is needed, little steps we each take can make a difference too.
Here are a few simple ways to reduce waste in the kitchen. It all starts at home. Teach your family and kids how they can help the environment every day. A different perceptive, an awareness.
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/03/10/701684123/commentary-4-ways-to-reduce-plastics-and-other-single-use-disposables-in-your-ki?fbclid=IwAR2qxfqb2FdFFRLlivpIH_8N-Rqb2_f0pMDn512P8ocWcbplOhM4UwDk6h0