The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to spread joy. Say goodbye to the frenzy of mall shopping and embrace the charm of sustainable alternatives. From treasure-hunting at flea markets to uncovering gems at yard sales, there are endless ways to find unique gifts that reduce needless consumption and are just as good […]
‘Tis the season of joy and celebration! The holiday season brings with it delightful feasts, gift exchanges, and festive decorations that light up our homes. While reveling in these special moments, it’s crucial to acknowledge the waste that can accompany the holidays. From Christmas trees to unwanted gifts or refuse leftovers from gift unwrapping, household […]
Los Angeles’ coastal climate doesn’t exactly provide a picturesque blanket of holiday snow, so every year we always need to go all-out on decorating in order to make the season feel properly holly-jolly. This holiday season, let’s commit to decking halls with sustainable cheer. We’ve got four delightful crafts that not only add a festive […]
salute all the holiday hosts out there – you’re the tracks that this train runs on. From home decoration to meal planning, a lot goes into hosting for the holidays. It’s also a reality of the holiday season that waste increases during this period by anywhere from 25% to 43%! Trying to reduce this winter […]
Visits to LA farmers’ markets are among the greatest ways to enjoy the fresh produce and regional cuisines of our city, famed for its eclectic culinary scene. Farmers’ markets are a great way to support sustainable agriculture practices while also making it easier than ever to lead a greener life. Best of all, they allow […]
Can you feel it? That distinct October charm – a crisp chill sending shivers down your spine, leaves gracefully donning their autumn attire and the encroaching darkness as daylight slips away. For those who revel in the spirit of the season, October paints a picture of pumpkins, black cats and bubbling cauldrons. But did you […]
It’s that time of year when pint-sized ghosts, ghouls and goblins will come knocking on Halloween night. Their creative costumes and exuberant cries of “Trick or Treat!” will be greeted with fistfuls of candy and exclamations of delight. But this year, Angelenos need to be ready for a different kind of monster that may soon […]
We get it! Spiders might not be everyone’s favorite garden companions. Over the years they’ve gotten the unfortunate reputation of being creepy, and we have yet to meet anyone who enjoys walking through one of their webs late at night. Yikes! But did you know that the spiders who call Southern California their home […]
The American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch (ASCE MLAB) recently awarded the Central Jefferson and Quincy Jones Green Alley Network project with the 2023 Outstanding Sustainable Engineering Project award and the 2023 Outstanding Community Improvement Project award. The Central-Jefferson and Quincy Jones Green Alley Network project demonstrates the City’s ongoing commitment to […]
It’s that time of year again, when countless conscientious Californians flock to the sunny beaches of California with one goal in mind – to help heal our ailing oceans and clean up our beaches! That’s right, Coastal Clean-Up Day is back. This annual, can’t-miss community clean-up event is taking place on Saturday, September 23rd at […]
