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LEED for Existing Buildings Case Studies Presentation
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LEED for Existing Buildings
Case Studies Presentations and Discussion
It is a given that all new buildings should be built to the highest
standards of sustainability. But what about the millions of existing
buildings?
This event will detail the LEED for Existing Building process,
benefits, and challenges. Commercial office and hospitality case
studies will include the MGM offices and The Ambrose Hotel (the first
LEED-EB certified hotel). Brief presentations will be followed by
discussion and Q&A where our experienced panelists can offer advise
and input for your own current and future LEED-EB projects.
Panelists:
Greg Reitz, REthink Development, The Ambrose Hotel project
Anne Carmack, The Ambrose Hotel
Blair Seibert, Verde Concepts, MGM project
When: Thursday, March 12, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where:
Santa Monica Main Library, 2nd Floor
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
FREE
RSVPs appreciated but not required.
Contact Traci Reitz with any questions: [email protected]
Hosted by Sustainable Works and Global Green USA
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Announcement: Earthday Poster Contest
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The City of Santa Monica and Sustainable Works are sponsoring an Earthday Poster Contest open to all K-12 aged students who live or attend school in Santa Monica. This year's theme is "My Sustainable Community."
The purpose of this contest is to engage students in sustainability education and action, and to offer them an opportunity to share their vision for a clean, green, healthy community. Educators are encouraged to schedule an in-class or assembly presentation on sustainability where students will be given the information to inspire contest submissions. Presentations can range from 10-20 minutes and will be adapted to specific K-12 age levels. Spanish language presentations are available.
All students and their families will be invited to an art opening where all students will be recognized for their artistic contributions, posters will be displayed and prizes will be awarded. Selected posters will also be displayed at community events and at traveling exhibits in public sites.
All entries are due by April 2, 2009.
Download the flier at www.sustainablesm.org
For more information please contact Traci Reitz: [email protected]
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Sustainable Quality Awards
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Sustainable Quality Awards Luncheon
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, the City of Santa
Monica, and Sustainable Works have developed the Sustainable Quality
Awards (SQA) to identify and recognize businesses in the Santa Monica
area that are successfully incorporating sustainable practices into
their operations.
The SQA promotes the efforts of local businesses that
have made significant achievements in the areas of sustainable
economic development, social responsibility, and stewardship of
the natural environment. By recognizing these achievements, this
awards program educates and inspires other businesses to adopt their
own sustainable practices, thus helping Santa Monica become a model
sustainable community, providing its residents and visitors with a
healthy economy and environment.
Featuring Guest speakers:
Sheila Kuehl, former State Senator Andy Lipkis, Tree People Founder and President
When:
Wednesday, March 25th, 11:30AM - 2:00PM
Where: Sheraton Delfina
Purchase Tickets Online: smchamber.com
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How To Green Your Garden: Class Series
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![garden/garden](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs059/1101674599560/img/16.jpg?a=1102484361514) Everything you wanted to know about greening your garden!
This series of classes is for the Santa Monica gardener that wants to grow a beautiful and sustainable garden. Each class will walk you through a different topic to help make your garden a success and envy of your neighbors.
When: Classes will be held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 12:00.
Where: Santa Monica College, Main Campus
Cost: $35 per class
Class Scheudle: March 21 - Plant Palette: Mediterranean Plants Choosing climate-appropriate plants from the Mediterranean plant palette that offer a variety of colors, textures and fragrance.
April 11 - Water Wise Gardening I've picked my plants but how and when do I water them? Learn the basics of water wise irrigation.
May 16 - Veggie Gardens 101 Learn how to incorporate edibles into your garden, including raised vegetable beds and planters.
June 20 - Good Bugs, Healthy Plants Learn which plants attract good bugs and how you can reduce your maintenance and chemical use in the garden.
July 18 - No Sweat Gardening A "green" garden requires 60% less maintenance. Find out how and when to prune your plants, mulching and composting.
September 19 - Plant Palette: Native Plants Choosing climate-appropriate plants from our California native plant palette that offer a variety of colors, textures and fragrance.
October 17 - Showers to Flowers How to use rainwater and graywater to water your garden.
Register: Online Registration Telephone Registration: 310.434.3400.
Questions: Russell Ackerman, 310.458.2213; [email protected]For more information about this series, visit www.sustainablesm.org or call (310) 458-8972
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7th Annual Permaculture Design Course
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Series begins April 4th & 5th!
The Permaculture Solution (R)Evolution EcoUrbanism and A Society of Sustainability...
The Los Angeles Permaculture Guild has one of the largest and most
dynamic City Permaculture groups in the world -who now work beyond the
garden to bring sustainable solutions to city planning, community
activism and more.
Permaculture is a world-wide movement detailing the most inspiring
examples of human ingenuity of the most practical solutions toward a
sustainable society ever documented!
This course is packed with how-to solutions, community actions and activities. W/ Special Focus on a Permaculture Economic Stimulus Plan! Save Money and Save the Earth's Precious Resources
� Natural Patterns & Reading the Landscape � Lawns into Gardens -Localizing Food
� Water Harvesting -Water Conservation � Green Building -Sustainable Living � Economics of a Sustainable Society � Easing off Oil & More!
Instructors include some of the most experienced permaculture designers in the world. The teaching team is led by Larry Santoyo and includes Scott Pittman, Toby Hemenway and others...
Find all the dates, details and payment options at: Earthflow Course Page
downlaod a PDF Flyer: LA course flyer
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Green Living Workshops Starting
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![OSE](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs059/1101674599560/img/11.jpg?a=1102484361514) Green Living Workshop by Sustainable Works
Get the latest eco-info!
Save Money and Resources!
Lower your Ecological Footprint!
Classes meet 1.5 hours per week for 6 weeks
Workshop addresses Planetary Problems then shares Sustainable Solutions. Progress is tracked through a comprehensive Life Style Survey encouraging real sustainable change, making this a true interactive workshop.
New Workshops Starting:
Tuesday, March 3, 7-8:30PM Lincoln Middle School
Wednesday, March 4, 7-8:30PM Santa Monica Main Library
Thursday, March 5, 7-8:30PM REI Santa Monica
Classes have been filling up so register early!
Register Online
Suggested Donations:
$25 Santa Monica residents/$50 Los Angeles residents
More Info:Sustainable Works
Email:Nancy Barba
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March for Water
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This march seeks to help bring attention to the present water crisis
taking place all over the world, our nation, the state and the City of
Los Angeles. There
is no denial that we are in a critical time as it relates to water
resources. Only about 2.5 percent of the Earth's
water is fresh and suitable for drinking. Climate change, pollution,
and the unsustainable use of water are depleting this limited supply.
Through this march we take on the
commitment to bring people together on this most important topic and
resource. When:
World Water Day, March 22, 2009, 9:00AM
Where:
Starting at Los Angeles State Historic Park, Ending at Rio del Los Angeles State Historic Park
This event is FREE and open to everyone.
However, we would like to keep track of the number of people expected
at the march. Your contact information will allow us to keep you
informed of march updates. Please sign up to march at: Register
March for Water
For more information please contact:
Miguel A. Luna
818-568-9139
[email protected]
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LA's New Low Carbon Diet: what AB 32 means for Los Angeles |
This
day-long symposium at UCLA will focus on the response of actors in the
L.A. region and identify the open questions faced by governments,
industry, and communities. The goals of this event are to explore the
specific responses of the region and to lay the groundwork for future
collaborative initiatives and research that will help all of us in the
Los Angeles region to meet our obligations.
The California Air Resources Board recently adopted the proposed
Scoping Plan for implementing AB32, the California Global Warming
Solutions Act. We in Southern California are at a critical point in
determining how businesses, government agencies, and community
organizations will respond, and we face new and unprecedented
challenges in making required greenhouse gas reductions.
Keynote Address by:
Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board
Fran Pavley, State Senator & Author of AB 32
Panel discussions will focus on
- Emissions reduction measures for key regulated sectors, highlighting regional challenges and opportunities
- Emissions reduction measures for key production sectors, highlighting regional challenges and opportunities
- Identifying the region's key needs for improving AB 32 implementation
- Identifying
ways for public, private, non-profit and academic sectors to work
together to achieve carbon emission reductions, including what UCLA can
do to help.
When:
Friday, March 6, 8:30AM-4:30PM
Where:
UCLA, De Neve Commons Auditorium
Register Onine:
Event registration
Admission FREE
For more information, please visit the event website or contact:
Paul Bunje ([email protected]) or Cara Horowitz ([email protected])
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Earth Hour 2009
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Be part of this historic event.
World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and
organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour - to make a
global statement
of concern about climate change and to
demonstrate commitment to finding solutions.
When: March 28, 2009, 8:30PM
Learn More: Earth Hour US
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Thank you for your commitment to a Sustainable Santa Monica!
Sincerely,
Traci Reitz
www.sustainablesantamonica.org
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Santa Monica's Environmental
Programs Division is Renamed the Office of Sustainability
and the Environment - A new office of the City Manager
The move and the name
change were made to elevate and centralize the role of sustainability in the
municipal organization and allow for greater integration and coordination of
green programs and initiatives throughout the city. Sustainability has
been a City Council priority for many years and Santa Monica is nationally and
internationally recognized for its leadership in this area.
The Office of Sustainability and the
Environment may be a new name, but rest assured we still offer the same great
programs and serve as your sustainable city resource. To learn more about
our programs and policies, and find ways to participate in realizing a Sustainable
Santa Monica, visit us online.
Our website has a new name too: www.sustainablesm.org
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