June 30, 2009 Written by Pooja Jhobalia
As we are officially in the busiest driving season of the year, let's take a look at the cars already on the road. More than 15,000,000 Angelenos drive the roads and as much as I hate to admit it - we are exceedingly dependent on foreign oil. It is remarkable that when gas prices plummet, we see more SUVs (aka cars the size of houses) driving around. And when gas prices soar, we see people driving compact cars with people piled up inside. It's not surprising that our new presidential administration seeks to change these habits.
According to the EPA, our current vehicles...
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June 29, 2009 Written by Joli Selten
Do you feel the earth in your community screaming for help? Are you enraged by browning, deserted plots of land camouflaging your beautiful neighborhood? Do you have what it takes to be a guerilla warrior-fighting for our planet and the posterity of Los Angeles' ground and air?
If you're ready to move to action, either with permission from the city or without, become a guerilla gardener and take matters into your own hands. Begun in London circa 2004, the
Guerilla Gardening movemen...
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June 26, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
In a world of disposable everything,
USELESS.org has a unique mission: start using less, and start giving more.
Created by Mark Simmons, a former consultant for Al Gore's Alliance for Climate Protection, and Kathy Fletcher, who has extensive experience in non-profits and human rights advocacy, USELESS aims to produce items that leave as little impact on the environment as possible - from the 100% post-consumer packaging to manufacturing all of the items in the U.S.
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June 26, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
In a world of disposable everything,
USELESS.org has a unique mission: start using less, and start giving more.
Created by Mark Simmons, a former consultant for Al Gore's Alliance for Climate Protection, and Kathy Fletcher, who has extensive experience in non-profits and human rights advocacy, USELESS aims to produce items that leave as little impact on the environment as possible - from the 100% post-consumer packaging to manufacturing all of the items in the U.S.
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June 25, 2009 Written by Jaclyn Mullen
Talking Trash to support local schools
On Thursday June 25th, join Darren Moore of Alter Eco on
Planet Green as he talks trash
for teaching at Rush Street Bar in Culver City from 6 - 9 p.m. Support this local school program (which is sadly close to shutting its doors) that provides repurposed materials for children to utilize in the arts and sciences. There will be half price refreshments and appetizers. Y...
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June 24, 2009 Written by Your Daily Thread Team
Guest Post by Carolyn "
The Healthy Voyager" Scott
There are times when despite our best efforts, our only options just might be fast food. Summertime is vacation time and that means lots of quick bites no matter your form of transportation or destination. On a road trip or in a Podunk town with little to zero options for a healthy meal, I've found ways to navigate the fast food menu. I do not, I repeat, do not, advocate the consumption of fast food except when in a pinch . The quality of food at ...
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June 24, 2009 Written by Jaclyn Mullen
Talking Trash to support local schools
On Thursday June 25th, join Darren Moore of Alter Eco on
Planet Green as he talks trash
for teaching at Rush Street Bar in Culver City from 6 - 9 p.m. Support this local school program (which is sadly close to shutting its doors) that provides repurposed materials for children to utilize in the arts and sciences. There will be half price refreshments and appetizers. Your gracious donations will also be accepted at the door. To learn more about Trash for Teaching, check out www.t...
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