Sustainable Santa Monica Newsletter
February 2015

 
Pico Branch Library Documentary 
Newest and Greenest Library in 50 Years 

 

Pico Branch Library Green Building
Pico Branch Library Green Building
 
2014 a Record for Solar 
Never a Better Time to Go Solar 


 

Santa Monica residents and businesses set a record with 94 solar projects equaling 600 kilowatts of added capacity.  The new solar puts the citywide total at 4.5 megawatts of solar output.  If that was not enough, the community beat the annual target of 500 kilowatts established by the 15x15 Climate Action Plan. 


 


 If you're interested in going solar, visit solarsantamonica.com.

 
 

 


Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Thursday, February 19, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave.

The Office of Sustainability and the Environment and Sustainable Works present PUMP, the movie.  This inspiring, eye-opening documentary tells the story of America's addiction to oil, from Standard Oil's illegal tactics to the monopoly oil companies enjoy today. The film explains clearly and simply how we can end this monopoly - and finally win choice at the pump.
 

SAVE THE DATE

Thurs., April 16, 2015 | 11:00 AM | Le Meridien Delfina Hotel


 

Luncheon Ticket Information: Pre-paid tickets are $50 for Chamber members and $60 for non-members. 

 


Tickets can be purchased by visiting smsqa.com or reserve tickets in advance by calling 310.393.9825. 

 


 

Sat., May 9, 2015 | 11:00-6:00 pm | Clover Park 

 
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Real Food Daily 
Certified Green Business

Real Food Daily (RFD) is the premier organic vegan restaurant in Southern California.  RFD is a pioneer in the vegan and green food movement.  


 Here are some of the things RFD does to set itself apart:

  • Restaurant interior integrates green building materials such as a dining table made from a fallen tree.   
  • All paper, including bathroom tissue, is made from 100% post-consumer recycled content.
  • Energy efficient hand air blowers in restrooms replace paper towels.
  • Energy Star equipment can be found in offices and kitchen. 
  • The restaurant relies on the natural outdoor light during the day to save energy.
  • RFD participates in the Santa Monica's Food Waste Composting program - diverting all of their pre-consumer food scraps from kitchen prepping.

Visit smgbc.org for more on Santa Monica's business leaders.

 
  
Fun Video Shares Important Message 
Energy Saving Rebates

Has your family thought of extraordinary ways to save
energy?  

There are better ways!   

Energy Conservation Public Service Announcement
Energy Conservation Public Service Announcement

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Director: Ricky Qi

 
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