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Eating green, local, organic!

by admin on May.16, 2013, under be the change, gardening, green, Schools

Eating green, local and organic not only fulfills growing children’s nutritional needs and broadens their budding taste palettes, but is also a great way to share our values. Through our... more Tags:

Organic gardening with Emi Carvell

by Suzie on Jul.27, 2012, under events, featured, green

Have you ever heard that succulents and herbs basically grow themselves? Master Gardener Emi Carvell’s free organic gardening workshops are fun, educational and inspirational. She has more energy than pretty... more Tags: class, gardening, Los Angeles

IKEA Aims to Use 100% Renewable Energy

by Charlsie on Aug.31, 2011, under energy, green

Many big box stores talk about “going green” and being more sustainable, well IKEA isn’t joking around anymore. The company is purchasing 67 wind turbines which they will operate themselves.... more Tags: ikea, renewable energy, solar energy, wind tubines

LA Green Festival

by Suzie on Aug.09, 2011, under events, green

Celebrate Halloween at the largest ‘Party with a Purpose’, the Los Angeles Green Festival, the premier event committed to social and environmental responsibility. From eco-fashion trends to hydroponic garden equipment... more Tags: Los Angeles

Eco-totes! Hot off the presses…

by Suzie on Jul.28, 2011, under green

We just made a batch of reusable, recyclable GreenInYourHood eco-totes to make carrying stuff around a little greener (greener than single-use plastic bags –which will be banned soon!– or paper... more Tags: chic, eco-totes, Santa Monica

Smoking Danger Quick Facts

by Trisha on Jun.30, 2011, under green, smoke-free

We’ve been warned time and time again about the dangers of smoking. On January 1, 2008, a law went into effect which bans smoking in cars when there are children... more Tags:

WHAT is a WASTE FREE LUNCH

by Nancy on Jun.30, 2010, under Children, green, recycling, Schools

A waste-free lunch program begins with a statement. A school community decides that it is going to make waste reduction on campus a priority, and one of the best places... more Tags: Children, communities, Lunch Programs, parents, Re-usable, Schools

Improve Your Carbon Footprint

by Charlsie on Jun.30, 2010, under energy, featured, green, recycling

Tips to save Energy, Money & the Environment Use energy efficient light bulbs Turn off lights/computers when you leave a room Unplug appliances not in use Turn down the heat... more Tags: buy local, carbon footprint, energy saving, recycle, tips

How To Grocery Shop Green

by Suzie on Jun.30, 2010, under composting, energy, green, recycling

AEROSOL CANS: Although some cities accept aerosol cans in recycling, Mercer Island does NOT so they go into our landfill. By using a refillable pump like Misto to spray olive... more Tags: bags, Re-usable, recycling, shopping, tips

Did You Know… Recycling

by Tina on Jun.30, 2010, under green

DID YOU KNOW? Recycling About 80% of what Americans throw away is recyclable, yet our recycling rate is only 28%. Mercer Island residents diverted 64% of their waste from landfill... more Tags: energy, plastic, recycling, waste