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You can make a difference. As a Sustainable Works member, you will have access to all the latest information about what you can do to accelerate our progression to a more sustainable society. You will receive our members-only email, tips on money and resource saving solution as well as our regular quarterly newsletter. Most importantly, you will be part of the solution, by supporting environmental education across all aspects of our community.
Sustainable Works is a nonprofit organization committed to providing Environmental Education and Action driven results to students, residents, businesses, and the community at large. Our programs illustrate that everyone can begin taking positive steps to lower their ecological footprint, protect our local and global environments, improve human health, and ultimately save money in the process.
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Sustainable Works has offered various programs to the City of Santa Monica since 1998, officially forming as Sustainable Works in 2001.
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Our programs reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable lifestyles. We inspire living patterns that value our resources, reduce hazardous chemicals, and promote sustainable actions that benefit the local economy and community – for the sake of current and future generations.
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Sustainable Works is interested in expanding into other cities with a focus on sustainability, resource efficiency, or community development. If you would like Sustainable Works programs in your area please contact us to discuss. We are always looking to expand our services in order to meet the urgent need for a sustainable society.
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in Southern California is largely imported from the Colorado River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, but these resources are rapidly dwindling! Use water wisely with all of your indoor needs and go native with outdoor plants where you can!
to Reduce Your Ecological Impact
Energy
is primarily derived from non-renewable sources, emitting toxins and greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. Buying solar panels prevents global warming and has never been more affordable. At the very least purchase Green Power from your utility company where applicable.
1. Eat Lower on the Food Chain with more organic, local vegetable based meals from your nearest Farmer’s Market. 2. Use Water Wisely. Whether inside or outside your home, water should be treated as the incredibly precious resource it has become.
Waste
is accumulating and our landfills are filling up! In the U.S., the average resident disposes of 4.5 pounds of trash per day. There is no place called “away”. “Away” is a landfill. Reduce your resource consumption and use our landfills as a last-resort.
3. Maximize your Energy Effectiveness by using resource saving bulbs, appliances, insulation and electronics. 4. Green the Grid by getting your power from renewable energy sources, such as Solar, Wind, Geothermal, or by switching to Green Power from your local energy utility where it is offered.
Chemicals
accumulate and persist in our bodies and in the environment. An Environmental Working Group study found 287 toxic chemicals, including mercury and pesticides, in the blood of 10 newborns. Use the safest products available for your everyday hygiene.
5. Walk, Bike, Carpool, Car Share or take Mass Transit. The most environmental automobile is the one you never use. 6. Use Alternative Fuel sources such as Electric Vehicles, waste Vegetable Oil, or sustainably produced Biofuels when you do need a car. Ensure the vehicle you drive is running at peak efficiency, by keeping it well tuned and maintained.
Transportation accounts for one half of the
o Check enclosed payable to “Community Partners FBO Sustainable Works” o Credit card donation visit: www.sustainableworks.org and click the Join or Donate link at the top of the page. Think of your Sustainable Works membership as a tiny part of your family budget... going to protect future generations quality of life.
1744 Pearl Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phone 310.458.8716 Fax 310.434.3668 www.sustainableworks.org Sustainable Works is a project of Community Partners, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
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energy consumed in the U.S. The average American commutes about 30 miles per day. If we all skipped just one day of driving by walking, biking, carpooling, or using mass transport, we would reduce our carbon emissions by 149 million tons per year!
7. Choose to Reuse rather than dispose whenever possible by bringing your own Cup, Bag, Utensils, or Cloth Napkins for example.
Shopping & Food
8. Educate yourself on the safest cleaning and personal care products to avoid dangerous toxic chemical ingredients.
is a way to Vote with your Dollars to support sustainability. Eating protein rich vegetables will save roughly 200 times more water than eating beef, while saving you money. Plus, buying local produce reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with food miles.
...now it’s time to act on those concerns!
9. V ote with your Dollar by choosing every purchase carefully and supporting Local Green Business products and services.
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Of course you care about the environment...
10. Get active and involved by joining a Sustainable Works program today!