S
outh Bay Cities Council of Governments
South Bay Green Business Assist Program
Newsletter
Spring 2019
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Happy Earth Day! It may be hard to imagine that before 1970, a factory could spew black clouds of toxic smoke into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby stream, and that was perfectly legal. They could not be taken to court to stop it. How was that possible? Because there was no U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act. There were no legal or regulatory mechanisms to guide your business' role in protecting the environment.
Learn more about the history of Earth Day here.
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Labels & Logos to Identify During Earth Day
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
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Car buying, insect repellents, sun exposure - every day we make choices that
can affect our health and our environment. The EPA is here to help you find options that don't compromise on safety or performance. Check out these labels and logos from their programs - each one helps you save money, reduce pollution, and protect your business.
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How to Celebrate Earth Day (10 Activity Ideas for Your Work)
(Andrew Blackman, Envato Tuts+)
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 If you care about the environment and also want to engage and motivate your employees, Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to take action.
We all know that the environment needs protecting, now more than ever and taking environmental action can have positive effects for a business as well.
As a starting point, try implementing or encouraging staff to take action for these ten Earth Day activities, and there's no limit to your own creativity. So, by all means get imaginative and organize your own Earth Day activities.
Some of the activities are ideal for a weekend, or you could always do something in the days after the official date today, April 22. Feel free to use this as a template for planning next year's activities too!
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Update on the California Green Business Network Program in Hawthorne and Torrance
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The first round of the California Green Business Network (CAGBN) program for the Cities of Hawthorne and Torrance concluded in February, and we have received word that
this program will be continuing.
For Hawthorne, a total of 17 businesses enrolled in the program, with 13 completing the Certification Level. Congratulations to the following Hawthorne businesses: Alpha Postal Services, AquaBio Environmental Technologies, Inc., Best Fishing Tackle, Common Space Brewery, Extra Space Storage, Farmers Insurance, Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce, Hawthorne City Hall, Milad's Beach Body Fitness, Pacific Properties Realty Group, South Bay T-Shirt Printing, and Upper Layers Skin Care.
See program highlights below:
For Torrance, a total of 15 businesses enrolled in the program, with 13 completing the Certification Level. Congratulations to the following Torrance businesses:
3-1 Development, Inc.,
9round Gym,
Archive IT,
Back Yard
Dove Home Furniture,
Ganahl Lumber,
Mattress Firm - Torrance,
Miyako Hybrid Hotel,
Pepe The Tailor,
South Bay Cities Council of Governments,
Torrance Chamber of Commerce,
Walser's, and
Wilsons Unique Design. See program highlights below:
If you know of a business in Hawthorne or Torrance that wants to do their part to become a certified "green" business, please let us know: (310) 371-7222.
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West Basin Municipal Water District is Offering FREE Rain Barrels
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West Basin is holding their rain barrel giveaway program in Inglewood on
Saturday, May 4th. You must be a resident in West Basin's service area to be eligible to receive one.
Click here
for more information and to register.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Location: Morningside High School -
10500 S. Yukon Ave., Inglewood, CA 90303
Learn about rebates, conservation tips and resources, and more on West Basin's conservation page here.
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Turf Removal Class
Saturday, May 18, 2019
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Torrance
For more information on how to register,
click here.
Eco Gardener Workshop: Sustainable Landscape Design
Saturday, June 15, 2019
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Torrance
For more information on how to register,
click here.
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The SCE Energy Education Center offers classes, workshops, seminars, demonstrations and technical consultations to help your business find cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions. For more information, visit
SCE Energy Education Center
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The SoCalGas Energy Resource Center (ERC) offers seminars, demonstrations and consulting services to help your business find cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions. for more information, visit
this link
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