September/October 2016

Keeping GREEN:Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau

"I first heard about the City's Certified Green Business Program through the Ventura Chamber of Commerce," said Marlyss Auster, President and CEO, Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau. "I knew immediately that we should be part of the program because being mindful of our environment by protecting it and helping to keep it clean and beautiful, is not only our mission, but reflective of the sentiments in our community." READ MORE.

New Enhanced Residential & Commercial Services from E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc.

This past July 2016, The City of Ventura granted a 10 year franchise renewal agreement to EJ Harrison & Sons, Inc. for solid waste collection and recycling services.

The City of Ventura, in partnership with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc., and Agromin, has helped the city achieve a sold waste landfill diversion rate of over 70% by developing a variety of recycling programs as well as a cutting edge food waste composting pilot program for businesses. READ MORE.

GREEN Business with YCE, Inc. Engineering

"It's important for businesses to work green because it just makes sense - for a company's bottom line, as well as for the sustainability of the community. This is the only earth we have and it's all our responsibility to preserve and protect it," said Marta Alvarez, P.E., L.S., M.ASCE (Registered Civil Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor), and President of YCE, Inc., a full-service civil engineering and land-surveying firm.

"Living and working green is second nature for me," continued Alvarez. "As an engineer, sustainable practices are really engrained in how we operate." READ MORE.

Farm to Table: What's in season for fall?

The popular phrase "farm to table" literally refers to fresh

produce - fruits and vegetables - that are picked straight from the field (or farm) and delivered to your table vs. having to be preserved and/or frozen and shipped long distances to reach your grocer (and ultimately your table).

In recent years, the culinary world has seen the growth of "farm to table" trend, and there's a reason why it's now here to stay. READ MORE.

Environmental Sustainability News & Events

August 17 - Green Street Event

On Saturday, August 17 on Hartman Drive in mid-town Ventura, City officials, staffers and the public celebrated the installation of Ventura's NEW Green Street. The Green Street's pervious concrete and bioretention cells help collect, clean and infiltrate stormwater - reducing the amount of pollution that would otherwise flow to the ocean.

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July 4 - 4th of July Street Fair

Environmental Sustainability & Ventura Water Booth's at the July 4th Street Fair. Pictured Left to Right: Ventura Water's Robert Barreto and Monica Noeng and Environmental Sustainability's Tobie Mitchell and Stephanie Janda.

June 4 - Downtown Ventura Farmer's Market 30th Anniversary

Sustainable Ventura News took a trip to the Downtown Ventura Farmer's Market 30th Annivesary and spoke to local farmers about what's in season for summer. In Environmental Sustainability's booth, Environmental Specialist Tobie Mitchell shared some food waste prevention and composting tips!

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: Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau

New Enhanced Residential & Commercia Services

Green Business with YCE, Inc. Engineering

Farm to Table: What's in season for fall?

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