Category Archives: Ventura’s Environmentally-Friendly Practices

Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store at 222 Ventura Avenue in Downtown Ventura

The Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store Makes a Green Fashion Statement

By Maryann Ridini Spencer For over 100 years nationwide, The Boys & Girls Club’s mission has been to provide a positive environment and quality programs for all youth, especially those in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring,

Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store at 222 Ventura Avenue in Downtown Ventura

The Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store Makes a Green Fashion Statement

By Maryann Ridini Spencer For over 100 years nationwide, The Boys & Girls Club’s mission has been to provide a positive environment and quality programs for all youth, especially those in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring,

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERT: GETTING TO ZERO WASTE

by Christine Wied Although the City of Ventura is doing a good job of keeping waste from our landfills through waste reduction and recycling efforts in compliance with State mandates, new legislation goes into effect July 1 that will increase

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERT: GETTING TO ZERO WASTE

by Christine Wied Although the City of Ventura is doing a good job of keeping waste from our landfills through waste reduction and recycling efforts in compliance with State mandates, new legislation goes into effect July 1 that will increase

City of Ventura Environmental Specialist, Christine Wied, in the Environmental Sustainability Booth

Environmental Sustainability Division at the Ventura Home and Garden Show 2012!

View Photos from The City of Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability Division Booth at the 20th Annual Spring Home and Garden Show (Seaside Park/Ventura County Fairgrounds), Friday, March 16-Sunday, March 18, 2012.

City of Ventura Environmental Specialist, Christine Wied, in the Environmental Sustainability Booth

Environmental Sustainability Division at the Ventura Home and Garden Show 2012!

View Photos from The City of Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability Division Booth at the 20th Annual Spring Home and Garden Show (Seaside Park/Ventura County Fairgrounds), Friday, March 16-Sunday, March 18, 2012.

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City of Ventura Public Works Renewable Energy and Conservation Programs

For more than a decade, a top priority in the Public Works Department has been to cut energy costs in order to protect our environment and preserve natural resources.  To date, these energy saving measures have generated a cost savings

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City of Ventura Public Works Renewable Energy and Conservation Programs

For more than a decade, a top priority in the Public Works Department has been to cut energy costs in order to protect our environment and preserve natural resources.  To date, these energy saving measures have generated a cost savings

ChargePoint Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station

Ventura’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Make Ventura A New Destination Point on the EV Infrastructure Highway

Ventura, one of California’s most historic and picturesque coastal cites, is also known for being an environmentally friendly city.  Beginning, March 1, 2012, the City of Ventura will also become a destination point on the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure highway.

ChargePoint Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station

Ventura’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Make Ventura A New Destination Point on the EV Infrastructure Highway

Ventura, one of California’s most historic and picturesque coastal cites, is also known for being an environmentally friendly city.  Beginning, March 1, 2012, the City of Ventura will also become a destination point on the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure highway.

FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events

City of Ventura residents and small businesses (CESQG’s) are encouraged to visit the monthly FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events and take advantage of the opportunity to dispose of HHW items properly — and avoid the risks associated with

Ventura’s Environmentally-Friendly Practices

Ventura’s Environmentally-Friendly Practices The City of Ventura Public Works Department uses a number of earth-friendly practices to divert waste from landfill including but not limited to: Concrete/Asphalt Recycling – More than 26,000 tons of concrete, asphalt and soil are recycled

Ventura’s Environmentally-Friendly Practices

Ventura’s Environmentally-Friendly Practices The City of Ventura Public Works Department uses a number of earth-friendly practices to divert waste from landfill including but not limited to: Concrete/Asphalt Recycling – More than 26,000 tons of concrete, asphalt and soil are recycled