To protect our environment, reduce energy consumption, and promote green, eco-friendly living, the Zen Center of Sunnyvale invites you to an educational and practical "Green Action Day" on Sunday, November 13, 10 am - 2:00 pm.

With an emphasis on hands-on learning, interactive demonstrations, bite-sized information from experts, pratical tips, useful hand-outs, and green samples and souvenirs to take home, the Green Action Day will be fun and enriching.

Just a tidbit of what the five different eco-stations have to offer at the Zen Center that day:

- Make citrus and green cleanser from food scraps and learn about doing greener laundry.

- E-waste and metal waste recycling: bring your old batteries, TV, computer, toaster, cellphones, and even bicycles to be recycled.

- Learn how to read product labels to spot toxic ingredients and when to buy organic.

- See close-up how the solar panels on the Zen Center rooftop power up more than the entire facility, and get expert insights on renewable energy and conservation.

- Find out much more than you think. You can recycle and get the kids engaged-- it's wholesome family fun!

- How about earth-friendly planting -- pick up tips from Santa Clara County Master Gardeners and take home mini-greehouses, seeds, and potting soil to start your organic garden!

- Free vegetarian meal

- Souvenirs for everyone, and free prize draw for those to commit to some of the dozens of "green action items"!

Bring your questions to the experts in their fields:

- Wangteng Tsai, PhD, Environmental Engineering Consult

- Hailen Mak, M.D., M.P.H. Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Standford University School of Medicine

- Diana Ma, PhD, VP of SunPower Corp

- Nella Henninger, Events Chair from Santa Clara County/UC Master Gardeners Program

They will be here to present practical information, answer your questions, and engage you in interactive and hands-on activities.