July/August 2016
Binkley Healing Center: Fostering Community Wellness & Environmental Sustainability

The Binkley Healing Center recently became a City of Ventura Certified Green Business, in part, because Dr. Binkley feels a strong connection to serve the health of the community, as well as foster sustainable in-house practices that benefit the environment. READ MORE.
Serving up Sustainability: What smart businesses know

In May 2016, Environmental Sustainability Supervisor Courtney Lindberg spoke to exhibitors and attendees at the National Restaurant Association Annual Conference in Chicago, appearing on the panel, How Sustainability Spells Success: Boost Guest Experience and Bottom Lines, which also had Tyler Pronky, the Director of Distribution, Equipment, and Packaging for A&W Food Services in Canada. READ MORE.
Reduce water conservation fatigue with these NEW Water-Saving Tools from Ventura Water!

"It's very clear that Ventura residents are mindful of water conservation and the need for continued resiliency," said Shana Epstein, Ventura Water General Manager. "This summer, Ventura Water is proud to equip residents with more water-saving tools to help reduce conservation fatigue during these extended drought conditions." READ MORE. 
Farm to Table: What's in season for summer?

Eating locally produce fruits and vegetables is great for yourhealth, because the produce is fresh and doesn't have to be preserved to prevent spoilage as it travels long distances. Less travel time means less greenhouse gas emissions, which also helps curb air pollution and lessens the impact on climate change. READ MORE. 
Environmental Sustainability News & Events


April 25 - Ventura Places #1 in 2016 Mayor's Challenge 

Ventura placed #1 in the fifth annual 
Wyland National Mayor's Challengefor Water Conservation, which ran from April 1-30. The contest asked residents to pledge
online to conserve water, and Ventura had the highest percentage of pledges for cities with populations between 100,000 and 299,999. Watch the Sustainable Ventura News story above.  
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FREE Solarize Ventura Workshops (May & June) 
Lto R: Community Environmental Council's April Price and City of Ventura Environmental Specialist Lars Davenport.  
 

Solarize Ventura is a great way to reduce your energy bills & help save our natural resources. Find out how going solar is simple and affordable at a FREE Solarize Ventura Workshop. Workshops were held in May & June.  Find out more at SolarizeVentura.org




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FREE Oil Change
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Change your own oil? Call (805) 652-4525 for a FREE oil change kit
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Ventura Chamber's 2016 Spring
Business Expo "Celebrate
Environmental Specialist Lars Davenport
Ventura" (May 23)

Environmental Sustainability participated in the Chamber's "Celebrate Ventura" Business Expo on May 23. Lots of great FREE "green" swag and information was provided to event attendees who visited the Environmental Sustainability booth.  
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LtoR: The City's Paul Vaksvik and Lars Davenport
Summerfest (May 26)

Residents who visited the City booth at Summerfest had a chance to play "green" games for prizes and speak to staffers about sustainable practices. This FREE event (for all ages) celebrates healthy living with over 100 booths, activities, entertainment, and more.

 
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June 4 - Downtown Ventura Farmer's Market 30th Anniversary 
Environmental Sustainability spoke to attendees of the Downtown Ventura Farmer's Market 30th Annivesary about food waste prevention and composting. A raffle was also held in the ES booth and Rita Alleshouse won the Garden Gourmet Backyard Compost Bin + Kitchen Scrap Collector! See the Sustainable Ventura News VIDEO interview with Environmental Specialist Tobie Mitchell (Farm to Table: What's in season for summer? above).   
Programs, News & Events

Rain Barrel Discount Voucher
Rain Barrel Discount program for City of Ventura residents is available through Environmental Sustainability and Ventura Water. Working in cooperation with Smith Pipe and Supply at 3060 Sherwin Avenue in Ventura, the Channel/Bushman 50-gallon rain barrel (with a retail value of $92.00), will be available for $45.00 plus tax at their store with a Rain Barrel Discount Voucher. Two rain barrel discounts are available per residential address with the voucher. READ MORE & PRINT VOUCHER.
 
$92.00 Rain Barrel available for $45.00 plus tax with Discount Voucher
In This Issue
Green Business: Binkley Healing Center
Serving up Sustainability: What smart businesses know
Tools to REDUCE water conservation fatigue
Farm to Table: What's in season for summer?
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In effort to limit trash bin scavenging and promote recycling  practices, the City has replaced seven dated concrete trash bins near California St. and Harbor Blvd, and one by Django Coffee on North Ventura Avenue, with new, efficient 
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