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Santa Monica Sustainability Bill of Rights Becomes the Law
Last evening, on April 9, 2013, our Santa Monica City Council voted for final passage of our Sustainability Bill of Rights Ordinance: 7 - 0!
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Sustainability Pays
In recent years, many U.S. companies have found that a commitment to sustainability can boost the bottom line. It's a finding that has surprised critics, who have long claimed that when a business considers any goals other than pure financial returns, profits fall.
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The U.S. is the most environmentally sustainable country in the world, except all the others
A bit of optimism to end your week. Wait. Not optimism. The other thing.
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Green gyms focus on high-power workouts, low-power usage
With the cycles, the flat-screen TVs and, of course, the air conditioning, most people who exercise at gyms are working out the electrical grid along with their muscles. But the members of AC4 Fitness in Goleta will be generating power and feeding it back to the grid every time they step on a treadmill or elliptical. When they need a drink, they'll have to bring their own refillable bottle and get water from a hydration station that provides free water filtered with reverse osmosis. And when they stash their belongings, they'll do so in lockers made from recycled plastic.
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Rethinking Our Cities in the Rebuild Era
The Atlantic Cities is exploring America's rebuilding efforts in a four-part series. This is the third installment. Don't miss parts one and two.
Member Prize Drawing
May's drawing prize is two-night "staycation" at the beautiful Ambrose Hotel! Learn more...
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