Coming up in September is the Huntington Beach Green Expo. 9/26, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Central Park Library parking lot.
This expo expects to have around 100 vendors and thousands of visitors. If you feel you are a green business and would like to have a vendor booth, visit www.huntingtonbeachgoesgreen.com to get all the information. Or if you are just interested in how to be green, come give the expo a visit. Last year was the first year for this expo and it went over VERY well. We expect this one to be bigger and better.
Also check out the online green guide for Huntington Beach at www.HuntingtonBeachGreenGuide.com. on the site you will find how to tips, calander of green events, rebate & tax credit info and local business resources that are eco-friendly!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
An eco-friendly 'green' Easter
(from the starpress.com)
The Easter Bunny has gotten an eco-friendly makeover. Before you hide any chocolate eggs, Jodi Helmer, author of The Green Year, suggests making a few changes to "green" your Easter celebrations:
The Easter Bunny has gotten an eco-friendly makeover. Before you hide any chocolate eggs, Jodi Helmer, author of The Green Year, suggests making a few changes to "green" your Easter celebrations:
- Make eco-friendly Easter egg dyes: Use common kitchen ingredients, such as vinegar and grape juice to dye Easter eggs. (Choosing eggs that are free-range and organic makes the activity even more environmentally friendly).
- Hide organic chocolates.
- Skip plastic eggs and basket fill, which can contain BPA and PVC and opt for natural materials instead.
- Celebrate locally: Take the kids to the Easter egg hunt in your neighborhood instead of driving across town.
The Green Year ($14.95, Alpha Books), provides 365 simple and inexpensive eco-friendly ideas for each day of the year. Organized by date, the green living tips suggest small changes and environmentally friendly ideas that make a big green impact.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Consider Bamboo Furniture for Your Home!
(thanks to OZO Life)
Get bamboo, not bamboozled, the next time you're on the market for new furniture. There are many eco friendly options out there but the best type of furniture for you remains the kind made from the quick-growing, air-purifying mighty bamboo plant. Unlike other comparable hardwoods, bamboo emits 35 percent more oxygen. That means less carbon dioxide in your home, more room for you to breathe. For those seeing flashes of ugly wicker-looking furniture in your future, don’t panic until you've checked out the fine bamboo pieces by Washington-based Greenington. From clean and simple dining sets to Zen-inspired end tables, each piece is made using maturated Moso bamboo that is 20 to 100 percent more durable than oak. Furniture that will not only make you feel better but actually last longer is definitely something to breathe easy about.
Even more info about bamboo furniture can be found at: http://bambooathomes.com/
Get bamboo, not bamboozled, the next time you're on the market for new furniture. There are many eco friendly options out there but the best type of furniture for you remains the kind made from the quick-growing, air-purifying mighty bamboo plant. Unlike other comparable hardwoods, bamboo emits 35 percent more oxygen. That means less carbon dioxide in your home, more room for you to breathe. For those seeing flashes of ugly wicker-looking furniture in your future, don’t panic until you've checked out the fine bamboo pieces by Washington-based Greenington. From clean and simple dining sets to Zen-inspired end tables, each piece is made using maturated Moso bamboo that is 20 to 100 percent more durable than oak. Furniture that will not only make you feel better but actually last longer is definitely something to breathe easy about.
Even more info about bamboo furniture can be found at: http://bambooathomes.com/
Friday, March 20, 2009
Eco-Friendly Office
(Story thanks to: Caymanmama.com - green News)
At work, are you the token eco-friendly co-worker? If not, you should be! Going green at the office will not only preserve the environment, it can help to save money and time in the end.
There are many simple ways to be a greener worker at the office. One option is to use recycled printer labels. These labels are a great option to go easy on the environment and are 100% recycled and whitened without chlorine bleach, which releases carcinogenic dioxins into waterways during production.
Another great idea is to sort the trash with recyclables. It’s amazing how much trash can actually be recycled! In fact, the recycled printer labels can be recycled again as well as the packaging they come in, too.
Junk mail is a drag, so when random charities send your company free address labels in an attempt to collect a donation, use them if possible or take then home to the kids to play with instead of throwing them away.
At work, are you the token eco-friendly co-worker? If not, you should be! Going green at the office will not only preserve the environment, it can help to save money and time in the end.
There are many simple ways to be a greener worker at the office. One option is to use recycled printer labels. These labels are a great option to go easy on the environment and are 100% recycled and whitened without chlorine bleach, which releases carcinogenic dioxins into waterways during production.
Another great idea is to sort the trash with recyclables. It’s amazing how much trash can actually be recycled! In fact, the recycled printer labels can be recycled again as well as the packaging they come in, too.
Junk mail is a drag, so when random charities send your company free address labels in an attempt to collect a donation, use them if possible or take then home to the kids to play with instead of throwing them away.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Be eco-friendly and recycle at Rainbow Disposals Stop & Shop
Did you know Rainbow Disposal has a Stop & Swap where you can drop off your household, yard and car care products you no longer need and pick up others you can use? It's free and available here in Huntington Beach at 17121 Nichols St. (between Bothard and Beach), open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 3pm.
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