S
outh Bay Cities Council of Governments
South Bay Green Business Assist Program
Newsletter
Spring 2020
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Take 5 Steps Today for Earth Day
(Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy)
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In honor of Earth Day's 50th anniversary, take these five steps to make the world a greener place:
1. Switch from using plastic straws and disposable bottles. Get a reusable straw in stainless steel, glass, or bamboo to use instead of wasteful plastic straws. Invest in a water filter and reusable water bottle(s). Extra bonus: it's cheaper in the long run.
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Attention Torrance & Hawthorne Businesses: Join the Green Business Community in 2020!
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Being a Certified Green Business is the clearest way to show your community
 and customers that you care about sustainability. It shows them that you are committed to taking action to conserve resources and prevent pollution in both the facility and operations. It means that your business complies with environmental regulations in the areas of waste, energy, water, pollution prevention, and air quality. Green Businesses implement practices that lead to cost savings in energy, water, and garbage bills and we provide the free technical assistance to help businesses make lasting changes.
Learn More About CA Green Business Network
If you are 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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Project Room Key
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You may have heard or read by now about the State's Project Room Key. The State and the County of Los Angeles are working together to enter into occupancy agreements with local hotel and motels to house asymptomatic
and vulnerable people experiencing homelessness. Those in the high-risk category are those who are 65 years of age or older and/or have existing
chronic health conditions, such as immune disorders or respiratory issues. The County is looking for properties with 100 or more rooms. The sites are managed by LA County Fire Department; 24/7 security is provided; hotel staff will be utilized for housekeeping services; and a service provider that specializes in working with people experiencing homelessness will be available to provide case management.
If you are a hotel or motel in the South Bay
and are interested
in participating in Project Room Key,
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Earth Day 2020: How 8 Tech Companies are Doing Their Part
(TechRepublic)
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Tech companies are stepping up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, with a variety of initiatives and events. The theme for this year's Earth Day is climate action, according to the official
Earth Day site. The mission is to encourage individuals and organizations around the world to continue moving toward a zero-carbon future that makes our world more habitable.
 "When Earth Day was founded, the government led the charge for climate action and brought attention to the widespread environmental issues," said Mathias Lelievre, CEO of ENGIE Impact, a sustainability and energy management company. "Now, 50 years later, businesses are leading the charge by setting aggressive targets and holding their shareholders and supply chains accountable for meeting these goals."
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West Basin Municipal Water District Update on COVID-19
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West Basin Municipal Water District is assuring the communities and businesses in its service area that COVID-19 has no impact on the quality or supply of the District's drinking water. "We understand and share your concerns regarding the health impacts of COVID-19, but we want to assure our communities that the drinking water delivered by West Basin is safe and reliable," stated West Basin Board President Gloria D. Gray.
Learn about rebates, conservation tips and resources, and more on West Basin's conservation page here.
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Conservation Rebates, Programs, Tips & More for Golden State Water Customers
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Golden State Water Company encourages customers to use water responsibly, and offers conservation rebates and programs to help improve your water-use efficiency.
Select your community to learn about the programs and incentives available in your area.
Golden State Water is sharing tips to help customers improve their water-use efficiency, both outside and inside their properties. Please review
these tips and make adjustments to ensure we are all using water responsibly.
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California Friendly Landscape Classes & Turf Removal Classes have been postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visit the City's COVID-19 Dashboard for more updates and business resources here.
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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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