Category Archives: GREEN Living

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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 the labor standards? •What’s the downside?

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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 the labor standards? •What’s the downside?

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Only Rain Down the Drain

Beach season is getting into high gear.  Ever wonder why you might see a beach closure sign after it rains?  That’s because of stormwater pollution caused by urban runoff.  That’s why when it comes to preventing stormwater pollution, the City

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Only Rain Down the Drain

Beach season is getting into high gear.  Ever wonder why you might see a beach closure sign after it rains?  That’s because of stormwater pollution caused by urban runoff.  That’s why when it comes to preventing stormwater pollution, the City

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Livin’ Red, White, Blue and GREEN 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 earth —by living red, white, blue and green! Here

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Livin’ Red, White, Blue and GREEN 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 earth —by living red, white, blue and green! Here

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This grass is “Greener”

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 green” and “park-like.”  However, according to Landscape Designer Laura Bauer, that’s not really practical

Creeping Red Fescue (Botanical name: Festuca rubra 'Molate')

This grass is “Greener”

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 green” and “park-like.”  However, according to Landscape Designer Laura Bauer, that’s not really practical

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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 tips for individuals that can really make a difference. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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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 tips for individuals that can really make a difference. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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EP Foster Elementary School’s NEW Reduce and Recycling Carton Program

  From Left to Right:  Jill Sarick, Dana Bogdanich, Ray Olson, Courtney Lindberg and Lorri Peterson By Maryann Ridini Spencer Approximately six months ago, the City of Ventura, EJ Harrison and Gold Coast Recycling, met with the National Carton Council,

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EP Foster Elementary School’s NEW Reduce and Recycling Carton Program

  From Left to Right:  Jill Sarick, Dana Bogdanich, Ray Olson, Courtney Lindberg and Lorri Peterson By Maryann Ridini Spencer Approximately six months ago, the City of Ventura, EJ Harrison and Gold Coast Recycling, met with the National Carton Council,

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Did You Know? Why it’s important to keep plastic out of the Ocean!

  World-wide, 75 marine bird species are known to eat plastic articles. This includes 36 species found off South Africa. A recent study of blue petrel chicks at South Africa’s remote Marion Island showed that 90% of chicks examined had

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Did You Know? Why it’s important to keep plastic out of the Ocean!

  World-wide, 75 marine bird species are known to eat plastic articles. This includes 36 species found off South Africa. A recent study of blue petrel chicks at South Africa’s remote Marion Island showed that 90% of chicks examined had

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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!  Here are 10 simple tips that

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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!  Here are 10 simple tips that

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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 & Bath to find out about their green and sustainable practices. The show

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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 & Bath to find out about their green and sustainable practices. The show

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Sustainable Ventura Newsletter, March 2013

Read the Sustainable Ventura March 2013 Newsletter! Featured Articles Ventura Chamber’s Green Task Force “Best Practices Workshop” at Ohana Pet Hospital Text Marketing:  The “Green” Marketing Tool That Supports Branded Promotions Clean SAFE with Less Toxic Products Green Savers This

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Sustainable Ventura Newsletter, March 2013

Read the Sustainable Ventura March 2013 Newsletter! Featured Articles Ventura Chamber’s Green Task Force “Best Practices Workshop” at Ohana Pet Hospital Text Marketing:  The “Green” Marketing Tool That Supports Branded Promotions Clean SAFE with Less Toxic Products Green Savers This