Making Every Drop Count
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With the minimal rainstorms California has seen in the last four years, it is important to take advantage of every drop we get. There are ways to collect your own water supply from rainfall and Santa Monica will give you money for it. 
  • Rain Barrel Rebate - up to $200   
  • Small Cistern Rebate - up to $500 
  • Large Cistern Rebate  - up to $2,000 

REMINDER: When it does rain, please turn off your irrigation for 48 hours to at least a week (depending on the amount of rainfall). 

There is also a rebate for weather-based irrigation controller. More Information
Bigger Bluer Skies
Santa Monica's own Big Blue Bus is now one of the first municipal transits in the country to convert to renewable natural gas (RNG). RNG is considered the cleanest transportation fuel available. With lower emissions, Blue Big Bus is paving the way for Bigger Bluer Skies. 

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August Events
4th Annual Cardboard Yacht Regatta
Saturday, August 29th
6:30pm-9:30pm
Annenberg Beachhouse
Invent and Imagine Your Library
Wednesday, August 12th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Santa Monica Main Library
(Children's Activity Room)
Heal the Bay's Speaker Bureau Training
August 4, 11, 15, & 18
Times & Locations Vary
Women in Green Forum
Wednesday, August 26th
6:30pm-9:30pm
Tree People Center 
12601 Mulholland Dr.


Green Bus Networking


Green Business Networking Summer Bash
Wednesday, August 11th
6:00pm-9:00pm
Full Circle - Venice
305 Rose Ave.
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Landscape Rebate Bootcamp
Saturday, August 22
10:00am - 2:00pm
Airport Ave. 
Demonstration Gardens
3200 Airport Ave.
The Arthur Murray Dance Center


 

The Arthur Murray Dance Center is the first green certified dance studio in Santa Monica. The company's manual includes environmental and sustainable policies that are put into action.  The studio uses green office cleaning supplies procurement and reduces landfill waste by stocking reusable plates, cups and silverware. Complimentary coffee is served in reusable mugs along with refillable dispensers for sugar and creamers.  They also replaced aerosol air fresheners with gel and non-petroleum citrus mist alternatives.

Arthur Murray took pains in designing a green studio space.  To promote healthy indoor air and cut energy demand, they installed a large fan in the studio that circulates and cool down air.  The dance floor is simply cleaned with a cloth dampened by water and the walls are painted using zero VOC paint throughout the studio so students can breathe in non-toxic air while dancing. 

 

More information about how your business can become green certified