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Read Sustainable Ventura’s November 2012 Newsletter
Read the Sustainable Ventura November 2012 Newsletter •Green School Award Winner 2012: Ventura Charter School of Global Arts and Education •Green Business Profile: Andria’s Seafood Restaurant &...
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Only Rain Down the Drain: 10 Great Stormwater Tips Around the House & Office
When it Rains…it gets into the Drain! 10 Great Stormwater Tips to be mindful of that help preserve and protect the environment! 1. Never dump anything down a storm drain or drainage ditch. The...
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I Broke a CFL! How do I safely clean it up?
I broke a CFL! How do I safely clean it up? EPA Tips: Cleaning up a Broken CFL The EPA provides a detailed list of tips and cleanup instructions to help you safely dispose of a broken CFL in your...
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TotallyLocalVC.com Supports Sustainability by Fostering a “Buy Local” Philosophy
By Maryann Ridini Spencer Eat. Shop. Play. Connect. TotallyLocalVC.com brings together local businesses, food, art, music and community, through an online website and local events dedicated to “buying...
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STOP Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Items From Getting In the Trash
Did you know that it’s illegal for certain household items to be tossed in the trash? Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) items include: aerosol cans, adhesives, fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent...
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Clean It Green & Safe with Less Toxic Products
Did you know that many household cleaning products, while even used “as directed” could be hazardous to your health as well as the environment? Many household products are toxic and can be hazardous...
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Join the Ventura County Surfrider Chapter, Habitat for Humanity and City of...
Click to view slideshow. JOIN the Ventura County Surfrider Chapter, Habitat for Humanity and City of Ventura CREATE AN OCEAN FRIENDLY GARDEN Saturday, April 13 9:00am to 4:00pm at 227 Prospect Street...
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Sustainable Ventura TV Series April 2013 Show
Vist: SustainableVentura.TV The Sustainable Ventura TV Series (April 2013 show), visits two Ventura-based businesses, the Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort and Naturally Wild Artisan Soap...
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Livin’ Green in Ventura – 9 Everyday Tips
Every person can make a difference in the health and sustainability of our community. If everyone does their part, just a little everyday, imagine what an impact this would have on a global scale!...
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Earth Month Tip: Make Your Home an ENERGY STAR!
When you do home maintenance, also do a home energy audit to find out how you can SAVE money by making your home more energy efficient. If every American home replaced just one conventional light...
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Read Sustainable Ventura’s May 2013 Newsletter
Read the Sustainable Ventura May 2013 Newsletter from the City of Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability Department! EP Foster Elementary School’s NEW Reduce and Recycling Carton Program Green...
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Preventing Stormwater Pollution: Sustainable Ventura Podcast with Ray Olson
Ray Olson, Manager, City of Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability Division, talks to Sustainable Ventura’s Maryann Ridini Spencer about preventing stormwater pollution offering some great, simple...
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Prevent Stormwater Pollution: Great Tips on how YOU can make a difference!
City of Ventura Environmental Specialist Courtney Lindberg talks about how YOU can prevent stormwater pollution! WATCH the Sustainable Ventura interview, CLICK HERE! The Sustainable Ventura TV Series...
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This grass is “Greener”
Click to view slideshow. By Maryann Ridini Spencer Photography by Laura Bauer, bauerfinegardening.com When most people think of the dream lawn they’d like for their home, they often think “sprawling...
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Livin’ Green, Red, White & Blue for July 4
Everyone loves the 4th of July celebrations. They conjure up images of barbecues, pool parties, family and friend gatherings and fireworks. This holiday, let’s celebrate the day, our country and our...
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Bird Friendly Coffee
BEFORE you reach for that steaming, delicious CUP OF COFFEE in the morning, you may want to check the label to make sure it’s certified bird friendly! •What are the environmental standards? •What are...
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DID YOU KNOW? Eco-Facts You Should Know
Did you know? •An estimated 1,500 bottles of water are consumed in the U.S. every second. •About 17 million barrels of oil were required to make the 50 million or so single use water bottles Americans...
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Green Job Expo: At the Intersection of Green Technology & Job Creation
Click to view slideshow. “Any business that make a commitment to implement sustainable practices and develop environmentally-friendly products are smart companies,” said Courtney Lindberg,...
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WaterSense for Lawn & Garden
In Ventura, the City recommends that homeowners water their lawns between the hours of 9pm to 9am. Water penetrates the lawn more efficiently during that time and there is less water lost to winds and...
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Read Sustainable Ventura’s July 2013 Newsletter
CLICK HERE TO READ SUSTAINABLE VENTURA’S JULY 2013 NEWSLETTER A visit to the third annual Green Jobs Expo: At the Intersection of Green Technology and Job Creation WaterSense For Your Lawn and Garden...
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