The GreenPoint Rated label is the mark of quality for green home construction. It is a recognizable, independent seal of approval that verifies a home has been built or remodeled according to proven green standards. To make sure that every GreenPoint Rated home is healthy and efficient from the inside
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Mayor Michael DiVirgilio wrote an excellent Op Ed piece on the City of Hermosa Beach’s commitment to go carbon neutral. Why Hermosa Beach is going carbon neutral
Sandpipers is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to serving the needs of the South Bay community through charitable and philanthropic programs. For 81 years, Sandpipers has touched the lives of thousands of individuals, children and families in need through our philanthropic programs.
Each year Sandpipers provides college scholarships to over 40
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On February 1, Energy Champions, Leadership Hermosa Beach and USGBC-LA, joined forces to bring together the co-hosted Upgrade In Action event for the Green Idea House. These two Energy Champions were a part of the planning of this successful event reaching over 200 people. During the event community members toured
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Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden (MBBG) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to promoting Earth-friendly landscape techniques, encouraging the use of climate appropriate water-wise plants, including California natives whenever possible, and conserving our natural resources.
We promote Earth-friendly gardening for the conservation of water, wildlife and the well-being of our community via
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Eaton’s established excellence in both the automotive and electrical distribution/control industries have created a perfect platform for all electrical vehicle charging needs. Whether it’s a residential system, a commercial endeavor or a system to support fleet electric vehicles, Eaton has the products and the depth of experience to support, install
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By consistently focusing on its mission, TRP has diverted over 260,000 tons of used building materials from landfills, trained dozens of contractors and provided full-time employment to hundreds of people.
Through our efforts, 75 to 80 percent of a building can be kept out of the landfill – in fact, on
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Artist Jill Vacarra’s work often includes narrative and language, focusing on finding the magic within the mundane. She works in a variety of media: installation, painting, photography, assemblage, collage, book art, and fine jewelry. Her artwork has been exhibited in LA galleries including Artworks Book Arts, Upstairs at the Market,
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV is part of a corporate mission to offer consumers more environmentally responsible modes of transportation. This battery-powered electric vehicle technology addresses the need for vehicles that produce zero tailpipe emissions and support a growing agenda for sustainability.
The Green Idea House is a great platform on which to feature
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Kenyon International, is pleased to assist the Green Idea House in achieving carbon neutral, smokeless grilling outdoors that creates tasty food and a healthier environment. Celebrating over 81 years of service and innovation, Kenyon proudly manufactures in the USA. Featuring compact 1 and 2-burner specialty ceramic glass cooktops, in traditional
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