Category Archives: GREEN Tips

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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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Prevent Stormwater Pollution: Great Tips on how YOU can make a difference!

City of Ventura Environmental Specialist Courtney Lindberg talks about how YOU can prevent stormwater pollution! WATCH the Sustainable Ventura interview, CLICK HERE! The Sustainable Ventura TV Series (May 2013 show), takes a trip to the Earth Day Eco-Fest in Promenade

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Prevent Stormwater Pollution: Great Tips on how YOU can make a difference!

City of Ventura Environmental Specialist Courtney Lindberg talks about how YOU can prevent stormwater pollution! WATCH the Sustainable Ventura interview, CLICK HERE! The Sustainable Ventura TV Series (May 2013 show), takes a trip to the Earth Day Eco-Fest in Promenade

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EPA Green Tip: Save Money and the Environment by Maintaining and Repairing Durable Products

According to the EPA, proper appliance maintenance reduces waste! It’s important to keep your appliances in good working order and follow the manufacturer’s suggestions for operation and maintenance. Shop for products with high consumer satisfaction and fewer breakdowns. If kept

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EPA Green Tip: Save Money and the Environment by Maintaining and Repairing Durable Products

According to the EPA, proper appliance maintenance reduces waste! It’s important to keep your appliances in good working order and follow the manufacturer’s suggestions for operation and maintenance. Shop for products with high consumer satisfaction and fewer breakdowns. If kept

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Earth Month Tip: Make Your Home an ENERGY STAR!

When you do home maintenance, also do a home energy audit to find out how you can SAVE money by making your home more energy efficient.  If every American home replaced just one conventional light bulb with a compact fluorescent

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Earth Month Tip: Make Your Home an ENERGY STAR!

When you do home maintenance, also do a home energy audit to find out how you can SAVE money by making your home more energy efficient.  If every American home replaced just one conventional light bulb with a compact fluorescent

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5 Easy Green Tips For Your Office

5 Easy GREEN tips for the office •Purchase Remanufactured and recycled Ink Toner & Cartridges.  Always recycle used ink cartridges. •Use refillable pens, pencils & markers. •Buy recycled and FSC certified copy and print paper.  When you can, email vs.

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5 Easy Green Tips For Your Office

5 Easy GREEN tips for the office •Purchase Remanufactured and recycled Ink Toner & Cartridges.  Always recycle used ink cartridges. •Use refillable pens, pencils & markers. •Buy recycled and FSC certified copy and print paper.  When you can, email vs.

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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 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

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Text Messaging – The “Green” Marketing Tool that Supports Branded Promotions

Text message marketing is an innovative and effective way to  enter a contest, get information or participate in a really cool deal, all through your phone. It’s one of the fasted growing marketing tools there is. Text messaging is a

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Text Messaging – The “Green” Marketing Tool that Supports Branded Promotions

Text message marketing is an innovative and effective way to  enter a contest, get information or participate in a really cool deal, all through your phone. It’s one of the fasted growing marketing tools there is. Text messaging is a

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Clean It Green & Safe with Less Toxic Products

Did you know that many household cleaning products, while even used “as directed” could be hazardous to your health as well as the environment? Many household products are toxic and can be hazardous to your health, they can also pose

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Clean It Green & Safe with Less Toxic Products

Did you know that many household cleaning products, while even used “as directed” could be hazardous to your health as well as the environment? Many household products are toxic and can be hazardous to your health, they can also pose