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Diet for a Hot Planet - Book Signing/Program

An Evening with Anna Lappe
CoolFoodsAnna Thursday, April 8, 2010
Book Signing 6:30 p.m.
Program & Reception  7:00 - 9:00 p.m
MLK Jr Auditorium
Main Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd
 

  AltBuild 2010 

2010 Earth Day Poster Contest

 
Attention all K-12 students of Santa Monica: 
The Contest culminates with an Earth Day awards ceremony and celebration on the beach that will knock your socks off!  Let's see what you got.   
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The first Big Blue Hybrid Bus has arrived!

BigBlueHybrid Fueled by electric-gas hybrid engines, these are some of the quietest buses on the road. A Federal Economic Stimulus Grant funded the purchase of 16 of these beauties--the first six should be on the road this summer. Local businesses in San Diego and Riverside County won contracts to manufacture the new buses.

Give Us Your Book

The Santa Monica Public Library announces a call for entries for its fourth annual Green Prize for Sustainable Literature Awards - anyone can submit a book for consideration.

Greenest Vehicles of 2010

The Best of 2010 lists the greenest models in each vehicle class. Included are the year's top-rated subcompact, compact, midsize, and large cars, as well as minivans, vans, pickups, and sport utility vehicles.  In addition, the Meanest Vehicles for the Environment in 2010 lists the 12 cars and trucks with this year's worst Green Scores.

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The Household Hazardous Waste Center Has New Hours of Operation
Wednesday -Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Become a Better Listener....and Stop Cooking Your Brains and Neck?
 


It seems that cell/smart phone users have forgotten about the radiation issues surrounding these products.  Was it that the information was difficult or impossible for the public to access?  Well, things have begun to change, and the good news is that there are lots of ways to reduce your exposure.  One way is to purchase a phone that emits the smallest amount of radiation possible - the other is just to listen more - yes, our phones do not emit radiation while listening.  Are you a good listener?  There are lessons to be learned here, no doubt.

SM Public Library Announces 2009 Green Prize for Sustainable Literature


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The Santa Monica Library announced the Green Prize Awards  for sustainable literature. Prizes were awarded in four adult and five youth categories. The Green Prize Pioneer Award, was created to honor a writer that has paved the way for discourse on sustainable issues - and it went to Jane Goodall, primatologist, anthropologist, and founder of The Jane Goodall Institute.

A Website for Sore Eyes

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Take a gander at some gorgeous gardens, point and click on the plants you like and - voila! - you tap into a wealth of information on that particular plant species. Click again and you automatically compile a printable list of plants that can easily be handed-off to a landscaper or an attendant at your favorite nursery.
This tool will go a long way in helping you overcome some of the most significant hurdles in getting your sustainable landscape project started.
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WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY & RESPONSE PLAN
On June 9, 2009, the City Council declared an Advisory Water Shortage Emergency and adopted a Water Shortage Response Plan. Everybody is being asked to keep saving and reduce water use by 10% immediately.   Watering Restrictions Info Sheet pdf
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Join the Renewable Energy Revolution!
Residents and businesses save money by installing low-cost energy efficiency items along with non-polluting, reliable solar systems on their roofs. The goal is to provide all our city’s power needs by 2020!
footPrint2 Your Ecological Footprint Likely Just Got Bigger! - Sorry 
Redefining Progress recently introduced a new internet tool to calculate an individuals impact on the environment.  Everyone has a footprint, even a city has a footprint.  The City of Santa Monica released a study analyzing the change in the City’s ecological footprint which tracks its use of the Earth’s resources in terms of water and land area.  Results showed its use shrank by 167 sq. miles, or 5.7%, from 2,914 sq. miles in 1990......All About Santa Monica's Ecological Footprint

Styrofoam Banned from Takeout in Santa Monica! 
With over 600 food related establishments to choose from, Santa Monica is a great place to dine. However, plastic food service containers have become a major pollutant in our coastal waters, and across the nation. Now, Santa Monica stands with other leading cities in banning Styrofoam, plastics marked #6, and other non-recyclable to-go containers. By providing sustainable to-go containers we protect the Santa Monica Bay and eat well. 
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Landscape project compares Traditional vs. Santa Monica-Friendly gardens and the results are downright inspiring! Get the full story... 
Skin Deep: Evaluate the Safety of Health & Beauty Products On-line
"The government cannot mandate safety studies of cosmetics, and only 11 percent of the 10,500 ingredients FDA has documented in products have been assessed for safety by the cosmetic industry's review panel. Explore your products with Skin Deep's in-depth rating guides, and find safer choices for you and your family."
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Buying Recycled - check out the great site that the State of California set up. RecycleStore showcases innovative recycled-content products and puts you in touch directly with their manufacturers.

Events
March 2010
Saturday
March 20
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Green Garden Academy: Compost Workshop
Saturday
March 20
12 noon - 1:00 pm
Tree Hugging Day II
Wednesday
March 24
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Living Workshop
Wednesday
March 31
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Living Workshop
April 2010
Wednesday
April 7
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Living Workshop
Thursday
April 8
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
An Evening with Anna Lappe’
Saturday
April 17
10:00 am - 12 noon
Heal The Bay's Earth Day Beach Clean Up
Saturday
April 17
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Green Garden Academy: Plant Palette: Mediterranean Plants
Saturday
April 17
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
"Earth Day on the Promenade" Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
Wednesday
April 21
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Living Workshop
Tuesday
April 27
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sustainable Cinema: The Cove
Wednesday
April 28
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Living Workshop
May 2010
Wednesday
May 5
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Living Workshop
Friday
May 7
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
7th Annual Alt Build Expo
Saturday
May 8
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
7th Annual Alt Build Expo
Saturday
May 8
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Santa Monica Festival
Wednesday
May 12
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Living Workshop
Saturday
May 15
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Green Garden Academy: Edible Landscaping
Wednesday
May 19
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Living Workshop
Tuesday
May 25
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sustainable Cinema: The Unforeseen
Wednesday
May 26
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Green Living Workshop
June 2010
Saturday
June 12
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Green Garden Academy: “No Sweat” Garden Maintenance Tips
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