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U.S. Department of Energy to create 1,000+ safe battery collection sites

The latest WIRED article covers the U.S. Department of Energy 's new program to create 1,000+ safe battery collection US sites, the next steps required to solve the complicated issue of battery recycling, and interviews California Product Stewardship Council’s Doug Kobold! Read more: bit.ly/464lfay

Volunteer opportunity - see below!

Join us for a volunteer workday at Marine Park Community Garden on Saturday, July 27th, from 9-11 AM!

Stop by to help paint compost bins, clean up garden beds, and spend some time outside.

Free Live Scan fingerprinting services will also be available for anyone interested in becoming a regular City of Santa Monica volunteer.

Please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/5eww5nc8

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¡Únase a nosotros para un día de trabajo voluntario en el Jardín Comunitario de Marine Park el sábado 27 de julio de 9 a 11 a.m.!

Pase para ayudar a pintar los contenedores de abono, limpiar las camas del jardín y pasar un tiempo al aire libre.

Los servicios gratuitos de huellas dactilares de Live Scan también estarán disponibles para cualquier persona interesada en convertirse en un voluntario regular de la Ciudad de Santa Mónica.

Por favor, regístrese aquí: https://tinyurl.com/5eww5nc8

🎉🔧 Happy Repair Independence Day! 🎉🔧

Today marks a milestone as California's new Right to Repair laws kick in. Join us in celebrating this "Repair Independence Day" — a victory for repair enthusiasts everywhere! Now, thousands of devices are covered by laws ensuring access to parts, tools, and info for repairs. Cheers to a future where fixing gadgets is easier and more sustainable! 🌟

Right to Repair celebrates gains with "Repair Independence Day" Right to Repair coalition celebrates landmark laws taking effect in Minnesota and California, provides new resources to public repair their stuff

Happening Juneteenth at Virginia Avenue Park!

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🚴‍♀️Only Two Days Left to Register for Juneteenth Bike-A-Thon🚴‍♂️

RSVP for our Juneteenth event happening THIS WEDNESDAY! Come out with all of the family and friends to celebrate. After your ride, there will be FREE soul food and drinks to quench that thirst and fill up those empty stomachs. DON’T miss out! there will also be a resource fair. RSVP TODAY!

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Join us for an evening with a special guest as we extol cloud formations and seasonal sky shows as they signal changes in our weather patterns and climates. Enjoy generous buffet, hosted wine/beer bar, and ocean-views.
Proceeds to support Sustainable Works and our effort to educate businesses, students and our community about sustainability.

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Are you interested in making your home safer, healthier, and more comfortable? Join the City of Santa Monica, QuitCarbon, and green-building expert Robert Fortunato to learn about swapping your gas appliances for modern electric options.

This free 2-hour workshop on Monday, June 17th from 4 - 6pm PDT will cover all things related to building electrification in Santa Monica – including electric appliances (e.g. heat pump water heaters and inductions cooktops), electricity cost impacts, what to ask your contractor, and incentives to help fund these projects.

Learn more and register for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-practical-guide-to-home-electrification-in-santa-monica-tickets-914742528527?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Congratulations to Santa Monica Hotel for re-certifying as a Santa Monica Green Business!
Located just blocks from the beach, Santa Monica Hotel is committed to sustainability, from water and energy conservation to waste reduction and community engagement.
Through sustainability initiatives like drip irrigation, energy-efficiency, and green cleaning products, they reduce their environmental footprint while reducing costs. Their partnerships with local organizations and eco-friendly amenities like free electric bikes for guests further their dedication to a greener future.
Thank you Santa Monica Hotel for your commitment to sustainability!

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Congratulations to all of the participants and winners of the 16th Annual Sustainable Santa Monica Student Poster Contest - it was a pleasure celebrating the insights and contributions of our next generation of environmental stewards and leaders yesterday at the wonderful Annenberg Community Beach House.

And a BIG THANKS to Yoga-urt and Pacific Park for their generous contributions - you helped us make this one of the best award ceremonies yet!

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Sending out a big THANK YOU to Blick Art Materials for donating two gift certificates to the winners of the 16th Annual Sustainable Santa Monica Student Poster Contest.

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Huge congratulations to Super Copy for achieving Santa Monica Green Business Certification!
Super Copy has been a family-owned and operated business since 1991 and recently opened their second location here in Santa Monica. They have thrived in our community by providing excellent service, great quality printing work, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Through their partnerships with PrintReleaf and One Tree Planted they have contributed to the planting of over 2000 trees in an effort to offset their paper usage. They source FSC certified paper, paper containing post-consumer recycled content and their printing is done with water-based inks and soy-based toners.
Make sure to support Super Copy in creating a greener, healthier future right here in our community!

For more info: http://smgbc.org/directory/super-copy
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2108 Wilshire Blvd.
424.330.0060
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Thank you Santa Monica Brew Works for donating your refreshing locally brewed 310 Blonde Ale to this evening's 28th annual Sustainable Quality Awards event. www.smsqa.com

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Happy Earth Day to all!

🌎 Happy Earth Day everyone! 🌿 Let's come together today and every day to protect our beautiful planet. Small actions make a big difference - reduce waste, save water, lower our carbon footprint. Together, we can create a greener and more sustainable future for all. Let's take action now! 💚 Check out our 30th Anniversary Blog for more ideas and resources. https://ow.ly/6ArQ50Rll4M 🌍

Honoring sustainable business leaders in Santa Monica committed to economic development, social responsibility and environmental stewardship, at the 28th annual SQA on May 1st at the Annenberg Beach House.
FREE EVENT - Get tickets here: www.smsqa.com

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This Earth Day, join the growing movement of support for healthy farms and food systems! For one day only, on April 22, 2024, the award-winning documentary film ‘Common Ground’ (follow-up to Kiss the Ground) presents a Nationwide Super Screening in select AMC theaters across 75+ cities!

We'll see you there on April 22!

We're proud to announce that Sustainable Works is administering the newly-launched Green Business Program for The City of West Hollywood as part of their Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Please see WeHo’s official press release: https://www.weho.org/Home/Components/News/News/11201/23
Including WeHo, Sustainable Works is honored to now administer four Green Business Programs in SoCal as WeHo joins the forward-thinking cities of Santa Monica, Culver City, and Glendale.
To sign up or for more information on this FREE service for West Hollywood-based businesses visit https://go.weho.org/green-business

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Join us on Tuesday, March 12, for this inspiring film screening followed by a live panel discussion.
FREE registration: www.sustainableworks.org/commonground

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Nominate your favorite Santa Monica businesses today!

Only Two Days Left to Nominate Your Most Loved Businesses!

Join us this year in selecting Santa Monica's Most Loved Businesses.

Nominations can be made by anyone (customers, employees, family, friends, business owners). Last day to nominate is February 29th.

Nominate here: https://smdp.com/mostloved2024

The Bioneers Conference has served as a forum to connect and empower solutions for over three decades. The clock is ticking; it’s time we come together and make a change. Join us at . Register here: conference.bioneers.org

Show your love for the local economy and cast your vote today. Details and voting link below.

Don't forget to nominate your favorite Santa Monica-based businesses for Santa Monica's Most Loved business award.
You can vote once a day during the nomination period but don't forget to come back and vote for contest finalists in March.
Vote here: https://smdp.com/ml23

📌Event reminder: FREE recycling event Saturday, Feb. 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Yards, 2500 Michigan Ave. (2nd gate entrance), for Santa Monica residents only.

Bring your used mattresses, box springs, electronic waste, and up to five boxes of paper for shredding! Shredding will happen on-site, and the paper will be recycled.

Questions? ☎️ Call 3-1-1