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environment: Urban farming taking root in Santa Monica - 01/05/12 10:25 PM
I love the Farmers' Markets and enjoy my green thumb! I had to share this article from the Santa Monica Daily Press...
CITYWIDE — People flock to Santa Monica's thrice-weekly Farmers' Markets for their pick of fresh produce from the Golden State, but a handful of Santa Monicans are joining a movement that takes "local" to a whole new level.With the help of a Los Angeles-based company called Farmscape (www.farmscapegardens.com), approximately 10 Santa Monicans brought the farm home to their front and back yards in the form of raised beds that Farmscape's employees tend once a week.Depending on the size of … (5 comments)
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environment: Santa Monica: Scientists provide testimony on air quality at municipal airport - 12/11/11 08:51 PM
This is an interesting read. I retrieved this story from argonautnewspaper.com
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environment: MALIBU HONORED WITH SENATOR'S FIRST SUSTAINABLE CITY AWARD! - 12/11/11 08:18 PM
I love sharing great news! Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you have enjoyed your weekend and staying warm at home...
November 29, 2011
At the City Council meeting on November 28, 2011, State Senator Fran Pavley honored Malibu as the first recipient of her new Sustainable City Award in recognition of the City's policies and practices which protect and preserve the environment.
The Senator congratulated the City for awards previously bestowed for its projects, such as Legacy Park and LEED-certified building, and commended Malibu for its leadership in being one of the first cities to ban plastic bags.
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environment: Malibu Legacy Park Project - 11/10/10 05:50 PM
Adjacent to the Malibu Country Mart was a vacant, 20-acre (81,000 m2) plot of land owned by billionaire Jerry Perenchio and sold to the City of Malibu in 2005 with strict deed restrictions prohibiting any further commercial use.
The City at this site is building Malibu Legacy Park. The City hopes that a state-of-the-art water treatment plant already built will use stormwater runoff that accumulates at the park, making it into an environmental cleaning machine that will end the City’s stormwater pollution contribution to Malibu Creek, Malibu Lagoon, and the world-famous Surfrider Beach. The Malibu Legacy Park Project responds to critical … (0 comments)
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Tuesday 07-13-2010 - Save Money By Growing Fruit Trees - 07/13/10 07:39 PM
Investing in a fruit tree is a win-win-win-win proposition. You'll save money on your grocery bill; you'll improve the health of your family by assuring an ample supply of healthy produce (which you can grow organically if you want); you'll enhance your landscape with a pretty spring-flowering tree; and you'll have the satisfaction of growing your own food. As a bonus, the whole family will learn a delicious lesson about nature and gardening.
"With fruit trees, the return you get on your input is quite a bit," says Ron Perry, a Michigan State University professor of horticulture who specializes in … (2 comments)
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Thursday 04-08-2010 - Earth Day Celebrates its 40th! - 04/08/10 10:32 AM
Happy Thursday everyone. I rec'd an email newsletter regarding Earth Day's 40th Celebration! I had to share it. Here it is....
Westside Properties is a full-service real estate boutique brokerage based in Pacific Palisades serving the entire Westside of Los Angeles. We proudly represent the finest properties throughout the Westside.We work as a team and combine our extensive real estate experience, powerful resources and connections to benefit you whether you are looking you buy or sell a home in today's exciting and lucrative real estate market.
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environment: 10 Tips for Energy Efficiency - 02/22/10 09:13 PM
From simple home improvements to costlier upgrades, we'll guide you to savings during uncertain times for energy prices.
Taming Soaring Bills
Some of the simplest ways to save money during energy spikes include weather stripping and programmable thermostats. But you may also want to consider more expensive attic fans, high-efficiency windows, and reflective roofs.
Rising fuel costs ripple through the economy, and could spark inflation in the price of materials and labor.Home equity loans are an attractive way to finance costly home projects, and the ability to write off the interest paid on home equity loans and lines of credit may make these loans … (1 comments)
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Saturday 01-23-2010 - Rebates for solar water heaters approved - 01/23/10 07:07 PM
For three years, California has offered homeowners financial incentives to install solar panels that generate electricity. Now, solar water heaters will get their moment in the sun.California energy regulators on Thursday approved a $350 million rebate program for homeowners and businesses that install solar thermal water heaters, which use the sun's warmth to heat water for the bathroom, kitchen and laundry room.
Such systems have been around for decades, but they've received little of the attention paid to photovoltaic solar panels. And yet, using sunlight to heat water cuts the amount of natural gas or electricity a building needs. Most California … (2 comments)
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Monday 01-11-2010 - Environmental Groups Block CA Green Buidling Code - 01/11/10 10:01 AM
Happy Monday everone. I am feeling better. The meds have left my body and the pain is slightly elevated! With that said, I am thankful to be alive and fortunate enough to spend this recovery time with my family. There were times where the natives wanted to vote me off the island :) haha!
I found this article very interesting....
Environmental groups are mounting a last-ditch effort to derail key elements of the state's first-in-the-nation green building code -- a major initiative of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration.The proposed code, likely to be adopted Tuesday, would slash water use, mandate the recycling … (0 comments)
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environment: Malibu Real Estate - Friday 01-08-2010 - Its Easy Being Green - 01/08/10 09:26 AM
Westside Properties is a full-service real estate boutique brokerage based in Pacific Palisades serving the entire Westside of Los Angeles. We proudly represent the finest properties throughout the Westside.We work as a team and combine our extensive real estate experience, powerful resources and connections to benefit you whether you are looking you buy or sell a home in today's exciting and lucrative real estate market.
Call us now to get started on the road to buying or selling your next home.
310.459.8191 or email info@wsprops.com
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environment: Malibu Real Estate Blog - Saturday 01-02-2010 - Christmas Tree Recycling Program - 01/02/10 11:09 AM
Happy New Year everyone! My apologies for not posting yesterday as it was a recovery day for me :)
I celebrated my 37th birthday on New Years eve and partied with my loved ones at the Shangri La hotel in Santa Monica. We had a blast!!
The City of Malibu encourages residents to recycle their Christmas trees after the holidays. Remember, trees must be free of metal/plastic stands, as well as all ornaments, lights, and plastic wrap (including tree bags) before drop-off or they cannot be treated as green waste. Trees treated with fire retardant or flocking ARE NOT acceptable.
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Saturday 09-26-2009 - Welcome to Green California! - 09/26/09 10:20 PM
At the direction of Governor Schwarzenegger, California is leading by example on energy efficiency and conservation, sustainability, green building and green purchasing practices. Through Executive Order S-20-04, known as the "Green Building Initiative," and the accompanying Green Building Action Plan, the governor calls for state buildings to be 20 percent more energy efficient by 2015 and encourages the private sector to do the same. Green California is your gateway to the latest information about how the state of California is working to reduce energy and resource consumption in state buildings, while lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and creating healthier environments in which to work, live … (2 comments)
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Wednesday 0-16-2009 - COASTAL CLEANUP DAY - 09/16/09 03:35 PM
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 9 a.m. - noonBe part of the solution to marine pollution! Clean up sites in Santa Monica include Santa Monica Beach: Towers 8, 18, 22, 27 and the 1550 parking lot.
Visit www.HealtheBay.org for more information and to sign up.
PACIFIC PALISADES SANTA MONICA MALIBU BRENTWOOD BEVERLY HILLS WESTWOOD/CENTURY CITY MARINA DEL REY VENICE TOPANGA CULVER CITY PLAYA DEL REY PLAYA VISTA WEST L.A. BEL-AIR BEVERLY HILLS PO BEVERLY CENTER/MIRACLE MILE
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Tuesday 06-23-2009 - Reutilized Scrap Cloth Bags Sewn in Los Angeles by local Disabled Veterans - 06/23/09 02:38 PM
Paladin, a Los Angeles based sewing company, has partnered with the Veterans Administration on a vocational rehabilitation program for disabled veterans housed at the West Los Angeles Greater VA. Palidin and the Los Angeles Unified School District provide instructors and mentors who teach veterans how to manufacture reutilized cloth shopping bags using cotton and nylon scrap cloth that has been discarded by the garment industry and otherwise destined for landfills. The program provides jobs and training in a timeless skill, sewing, and produces a green product within a green work environment.
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Wednesday 5-13-2009 - City of Malibu Clean Water Program - 05/13/09 10:41 PM
Clean Water Program
The City of Malibu, along with surrounding cities and the County of Los Angeles, is proactive when it comes to protecting the quality of our water. Under the National Pollution discharge Elimination System (NPDES)* permit program, the City is working at cleaning up the source of pollution that enters through our storm drains.
Clean Water Program - Frequently Asked Questions(PDF format - 569kb) Up-to-date information on the City's efforts, including partnerships with County, State and private stakeholders, to ensure optimum quality in our local water resources Click Here to Download the Adobe Acrobat PDF file viewer Guidelines for … (0 comments)
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Friday 03-27-2009 - Do Your Part and Turn off the Lights! - 03/27/09 04:44 PM
Greetings,
Attached is a link to the Earth Hour Web Site. At 8:30 PM (your local time), the World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour - to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions.
This might be fun for you and your kids to participate in and to take that hour to talk about conservation, energy and the effects of pollution on the environment.
http://www.earthhourus.org/
Best Regards,
Dom Naidoo
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Thursday 03-05-2009 - Temescal Water Project Draws Fire - 03/05/09 08:53 PM
It appears that the Temescal Water Project may have some opposition! When I first heard about this project, I was elated that finally something was being done to control or stop the runoff into the ocean. I lived in Santa Monica for over 2 decades and can say that when there was a heavy rain, it was very bad for the ocean!
Here is the article from the Palisadian Post...
March 05, 2009
Sue Pascoe , Staff Writer
Everyone agreed last Wednesday about the quest to protect Santa Monica Bay from polluted stormwater, but residents challenged the City's preparations for the … (0 comments)
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Thursday 03-05-2009 - Greening your Kitchen - 03/05/09 10:25 AM
Happy Thursday everyone! Here is more green tips for making your kitchen environmentally friendly...
Between the refrigerator, oven, microwave, and lights, kitchens can consume a lot of energy, but here are some ways to reduce your kitchen's energy usage and save some money:
"Right size" your appliances: The larger your appliances, the more energy they consume. And, large appliances take up more space, meaning you'll need to heat and cool additional square footage to accommodate them. Finding the "right size" appliance to fit your needs-instead of just buying the largest one available-can help you to save energy.
Replace old refrigerators: … (3 comments)
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Sunday 02-15-2009 - Incentives for Going Green in California - 02/15/09 08:38 PM
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environment: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Tuesday 02-03-2009 - Why Real Estate is a Green Issue - 02/03/09 08:59 PM
Did you know that in the United States, homes are responsible for 21 percent of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions? That fact, plus rising energy costs and a decision by California's Public Utilities Commission mandating that new housing developments are "zero net energy" by 2020, has caused consumers, homebuilders, homeowners, property managers, REALTORS®, local governments, schools, and others to focus on the energy-efficiency of homes and buildings.That's why real estate is a green issue. As these groups and individuals seek ways to reduce the energy costs of homes, even more emphasis will be placed on eco-friendly designs and cost-savings. If you are … (2 comments)
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