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 –…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
ydt Farmer’s Market: Delicious, local strawberry shortcake from Tracy Hepler on Vimeo. ydt Farmer’s Market: Delicious, local strawberry shortcake from Your Daily Thread on Vimeo. On my most recent trip back home, I spent part of my time in East Hampton. I…
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…
Posted by Kat Odell, food critic of Cork & Rind, Eater LA and formerly Bon Appetit Blend the following: 1/8 avocado 1 mint leaf 4 pear halves (2 pears) 1 cup soy milk 2 tbsp. Sugar 1 cup ice Image Via karatetraining.org
Green Countries YDT recently brought you rankings of green U.S. cities. We thought we’d continue by bringing you the global rankings as well. Reader’s Digest has a full article on this list, complete with information on why top countries are…
As of June 1st Los Angeles County has imposed strict water usage regulations on its citizens because we are in a serious drought. 2007 saw the least rainfall of the last 150 years. And yet despite L.A.’s dry climate, you’ll…
Support for Sustainable Homes and Schools The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) is urging congress to pass several legislative measures, including the GREEN Act of 2009 and a resolution to green US schools. “The GREEN Act of 2009 will…
Quintessential summer L.A. style is all about comfort with sex appeal, and the eco-friendly clothing line LTR by Tiffany Parros is exactly that. It’ll be easy to spend the entire summer in LTR’s mini dresses, draped tops, and comfy cardigans…
Sustainable Hotels and Green Travel We know that many of us love to travel, especially now during the summer months. But we also understand that traveling increases your carbon footprint and contributes to global warming. Lucky for us, there are…
Where does LA rank as a Green City? (Photo by Aaron Logan) What do Portland, San Francisco and Seattle have in common? According to Sustain Lane, they’re all green city front runners. Overall rankings came from 16 sustainability categories including…
This summer, Your Daily Thread is pleased to announce that readers can “stay cool and chill out” with our green spa of the week feature provided courtesy of Chill Out LA. Founded in April of 2004 by Erin Mahoney Harris, Chill Out LA is an online guide to health, beauty, and relaxation in Los Angeles. The site provides directory listings and editorial reviews for day spas, salons, massage therapists, aestheticians, yoga and pilates studios and other fitness facilities. While Your Daily Thread wants you to be, “one click away to a greener day”, Chill Out LA compliments that philosophy by contributing reviews so that Angeleno’s have options to be happier, healthier, and more centered.
Posted by Nancy Astrid Lindo, Interior Designer/LEED AP of Astrid Design Studio. Use a brick or a two-liter bottle, filled with sand or water and set it into your toilet tank, avoid the flapper valve. This saves on water every time…
My friend Kris (of the mover and shaker design blog, Better Living Through Design) recently bought a fixer upper in Atwater Village. And if anyone can fix it up right, it’s her. There’s only one thing she still needed: some…
Guest post by Janine Johnson, Founder of the non-profit organization, Green Wave. Want to get out of L.A. this summer for some weekend trips? I, a native San Diegan, recommend checking out some attractions two hours to the south. June…
Lifestyle Mag 944’s LA edition reviews Your Daily Thread in their Green Issue. According to 944 ” When people like Hepler and Johanson have gone to the trouble to place this information easily in the hands of others,there’s really no…
We’re obsessed with finding new eco-fashion options, so when we came upon Elroy’s line of organic women’s wear, we were stunned by how stylish, elegant and pretty each piece is while still perfect for everyday wear. Canadian designer Leanne McElroy…
Ciudad-Cuisine: Cocktails and Cigars Under the Stars. On Thursday June 11th, head Downtown for an amazing evening of cocktails and cuisine at Ciudad. The summer soiree is being hosted in conjunction with Zaya Gran Reserva Rum. Ciudad uses organic ingredients…
Beverly Hills is known for some of the world’s most luxurious streets and sights-Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and pretty people in pretty clothes at both. Now we can add to that list Pretty Thing, a boutique owned by…
Recession gardens complete with edibles are on the rise: World War victory gardens with a twist for our times. In fact, the number of American households who will grow their own food in 09 is estimated at 43 million, which…
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