Dream Green Kitchens - A Talk by Author Jennifer Roberts
Saturday, April 21st, 2007
Author-expert Jennifer Roberts talks about what green means when it comes to the kitchen, the nation’s most frequently remodeled room. Roberts is the author of three acclaimed books on green homes: Good Green Kitchens, Redux and Good Green Homes. Learn about techniques, materials and products being used today to create kitchens that are beautiful, healthier for people and easier on the planet. Co-presented by the City of Sunnyvale Public Works and Library Departments.
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