Green Living Workshop update week 10 2007

Sustainable Works Residential Greening Programs (RGPs),

We currently have three different workshops running, and one more starting soon so scroll down to find your particular group and weekly topic.

Tuesdays @ Green Party HQ
Wednesdays @ Wild Oats
Sundays @ The Church at Ocean Park
and Monday 3/12 we started a new RGP @ the Santa Monica Public Library.


Tuesday Workshop
Previous Class week 3 3/6 WASTE
Next Class week 4 3/13 CHEMICALS
for Next Week:
read CHEMICALS Chapter
3 or more WASTE Solutions


WASTE

How a Landfill Works.
Description from the website How Stuff Works

Chapter 3 Waste Not, from the book Natural Capitalism.
The excerpt I read outlining all the wasted resources that go into manufacturing a disposable Cola can be accessed online

Free Cycle Los Angeles

Craig's List LA Free Stuff

And RGP attendee Nancy Matson's awesome self explanatory website
www.stuffyadontwant.com

Green Dimes
The new online service I mentioned which will stop your junk mail and plant a tree a month, for a dime a day.

Composters.com
Great web resource for picking out what kind of Composter works for you.

DIY Worm Bin Instructions (Do It Yourself)


Wednesday Workshop
Previous Class week 1 3/7 Introduction + WATER
Next Class week 2 3/14 ENERGY
for Next Week:
read WATER + ENERGY Chapters
3 or more WATER Solutions
Life Style Survey (before picture)
Ecological Footprint Quiz www.ecofoot.org


Introduction + WATER
Green Community Groups
Sustainable Business Council
Net Impact Los Angeles
Green Business Networking
LA Green Drinks


Garden Garden
Santa Monica's Environmental Programs Division demonstration garden comparison

Eco Car Care product line
Water saving car wash product line

SMURRF
Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility

Sustainable Works has 3 Rain Barrel's left,
contact Matt Henigan if you are a Santa Monica resident and would like one.
310 458 8716


Sunday Workshop
Previous Class week 1 3/11 WATER
Next Class week 2 3/18 ENERGY

For Next Week:
Read ENERGY
3 or more WATER Solutions
Life Style Survey (before picture)
Ecological Footprint Quiz www.ecofoot.org


Introduction + WATER
Green Community Groups
Sustainable Business Council
Net Impact Los Angeles
Green Business Networking
LA Green Drinks


Garden Garden
Santa Monica's Environmental Programs Division demonstration garden comparison

Eco Car Care product line
Water saving car wash product line

SMURRF
Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility

Sustainable Works has 3 Rain Barrel's left,
contact Matt Henigan if you are a Santa Monica resident and would like one.
310 458 8716