Archive for December, 2010

by Joyce Amaro I stood in the check-out line at my local market with my filled shopping cart silently reprimanding myself for once again forgetting my canvas bags. “Why is this so difficult for me?” I angrily thought to myself as I remembered how I had left my canvas bags sitting at my back door.… READ MORE

If you haven’t already heard, allow us to be the bearers of some great news – the Los Angeles Low Impact Development Ordinance passed City Council! On Friday, December 17 the City Council passed the LID Ordinance on unanimous consent on the very last council meeting of the year. If you want to check out… READ MORE

Dear Clean Water Supporter: On December 14, 2010, the Los Angeles City Council’s Energy and the Environment Committee forwarded the proposed Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance* to the City Council be considered at their meeting on Friday, December 17, 2010. The agenda for the meeting is available for viewing through this link. The LID Ordinance… READ MORE

Actions always speak louder than words, especially when it comes to making a difference for the environment. On Thursday, December 16th, Heal the Bay is organizing its fourth annual Day Without A Bag, where the organization is raising awareness about the harmful effects of plastic bag pollution. The Algalita Foundation, which monitors plastics in our… READ MORE

Dear Clean Water Supporter: The Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance* has been scheduled to be reviewed and discussed at a special meeting of the Los Angeles City Council Energy and the Environment Committee meeting on December 14, 2010. The agenda for the meeting is available to view through this link. Here are the details regarding… READ MORE

Dear Clean Water Supporter, The proposed Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance was discussed at the December 7, 2010 meeting of the Los Angeles City Council’s Energy and the Environment Committee.   Committee members voted to continue the LID Ordinance to a special meeting of the Energy and the Environment Committee on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.… READ MORE

Thanks to a kind donation from Planet Dog, if you comment on our post below and share with us your favorite eco-friendly pet toy or product by December 22nd, you will be entered to win a Planet Dog Eco-Package, which includes a Shammy towel, a RecycleBall, hemp leash, and a bottle of eco-friendly pet shampoo!… READ MORE

Dear Clean Water Supporter: The proposed Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance* has been scheduled to be reviewed and discussed at the December 7, 2010 meeting of the Energy and the Environment Committee. The agenda for the meeting is available to view through this link. Here are the details regarding the Energy and the Environment meeting:… READ MORE

We’re certain you have a busy month planned, but what better way to get into the spirit of giving this Holiday Season than to donate a few hours for a good cause. There are many volunteer and event opportunities early this month, so why not pick one and go for it! Holiday shopping can always… READ MORE