http://yourdailythread.com L.A.'s Guide to Green Conscious Living Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:04:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Preparing for your annual July 4th barbecue and fireworks extravaganza? Celebrate with "green" grilling this Independence Day and free yourself from the negative impact of BBQ pollution! OK, cheesy, we know, but we're serious about celebrating in a more eco-friendly way. We compiled a list of tips ... http://yourdailythread.com/2009/07/03/green-grilling-july-4th-bbq-tips-eco-picnic-giveaway/ Celebrate Cycling, Santa Monica Critical Mass Every Friday of the month, celebrate cycling and assert your “right to the road.” On July 3rd, wheel it up at the Santa Monica pier and support Critical Mass. As the website Critical-Mass.org states, “This is not an organization, it's an unorganized coincidence. It's ... http://yourdailythread.com/2009/07/02/jumpstart-july-with-fireworks-and-fun/ Nothing quite says summer like fresh, seasonal strawberries and lucky for you they are in season all across the USA right now.   So in honor of the 4th of July this Saturday, celebrate with this delicious and EASY strawberry shortcake recipe from Kat Odell of Eater LA and Cuisine ... http://yourdailythread.com/2009/07/01/sweet-seasonal-strawberry-shortcake-perfect-for-the-4th-of-july/ 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 ... http://yourdailythread.com/2009/06/30/in-with-the-new-obama%e2%80%99s-fuel-efficiency-standards/ 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 ... http://yourdailythread.com/2009/06/29/renegades-revolutionaries-and-green-thumbed-scallywags-unite/ 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 ... http://yourdailythread.com/2009/06/26/uselessorg-use-less-give-more-2/ 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 ... http://yourdailythread.com/2009/06/25/eco-events-for-everyone-june-25th-28th-2/ 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 ... http://yourdailythread.com/2009/06/24/finagling-fast-food-in-a-bind-when-you-cant-eat-well/