Last week I was up in the hills in Beverly Hills for a 12 noon meeting. I passed by beautiful houses with beautiful landscapes and a lot of the houses had gardeners prettying up the yards, planting non-native plants and were also hosing down the bushes.
I was amazed at how much water was being […]

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Going out for a quick bite can be a real hassle for the green conscious. Everything is packed in plastic or polystyrene (styrofoam) and plastic utensils are free of charge with your order.
So I don’t eat out that much anymore. But sometimes I just can’t stop the craving for a good Baja Burrito. […]

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I wrote about plastic bags back in December and when I rode the LA River a couple weeks ago I really was disgusted.
What looked like snow on the branches of the trees and bushes was plastic bags.

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My favorite part of the Christmas celebration is the tree. I really don’t care for the consumerism aspect of this Holiday season but I love the look and the smell of the pine tree.
I love the decorations of different cultures. Each family has their own history of ornaments. Stores compete for best decorations. […]

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Photo via Flickr by Peter Hilton
My friend went to the mall a few days ago and was very excited to have finished her holiday shopping early this year. She had a nice evening planned with her boyfriend, who was waiting for her at home with dinner and a movie.
My friend arrived at her street, […]

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Landfills aren’t equipped to handle the toxic trash we’re generating in increasing amounts. Electronic equipment ofteh contains lead and mercury, among other nasty substances, which can leach from landfills into groundwater.

The Computer […]

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The Cactus Gallery is a fantastic little building with more art and nick-nack then you could imagine. Every inch on the wall, on the shelves and even on the sidewalk is used to exhibit the artists of this neighborhood.
This April exhibit is such a great idea, especailly now, when we all are trying to figure […]

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Go with the flow, and ride with us on Feb 9 to a very special destination–the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, LA’s oldest and largest wastewater treatment facility where we will dismount for a special behind the scenes hard hat tour.
See, smell, and experience where your wastewater goes.
The ride begins at 8 am at the corner […]

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