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TREE HUGGING DAY
Activist Jerry Rubin (center) with other environmentalists give a group hug to the, "Children's Tree of Life" at Palisades Park during Alliance for Survival Peace and Environmental Group's 'Tree-Hugging Day' on Friday, March 18, 2011. Actress, activist and "Baywatch" star Alexandra Paul is holding the sign.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Environmental , Tree Hugging
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Save the Pier, Deposit here.
A man walks by the newly installed stainless steel cigarette receptacle, called BaitTank, on the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, December 28, 2010.
In a before-and-after study conducted in the cities of Santa Cruz and Capitola by Save Our Shores, the BaitTank was shown to help decrease cigarette butt litter by nearly 60%.
The BaitTank doubles as a convenient way for pedestrians to take action and as a strategic platform for ecological messaging. It’s also a prime opportunity for companies and brands to participate in this dialogue.
The tanks have been well received by city crews for decreasing their workload, city leaders for their engaging aesthetic and smokers and nonsmoker pedestrians, who are frequently observed reading the “Save Some Fish, Feed Me Butts” slogan aloud .
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Environmental , Santa Monica
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OFF THE GRID
The project includes a 408-kilowatt solar system, which provides electricity through solar panels located on the top level of two parking structures that is generating power for the two garages and a significant portion of the Business Education Building at Santa Monica College. Chevron Energy Solutions designed, engineered, installed and operates the solar system and maintains and guarantees the system's performance. Santa Monica College has also improved its energy efficiency through a campus-wide lighting retrofit, variable speed drives, new heating hot water boilers, fire alarm system and emergency circuit upgrades that were also implemented by Chevron Energy Solutions.
"We are committed to academic excellence, global responsibility and educational, environmental and economical awareness," said Dr. Chui L. Tsang, president of Santa Monica College. "Our collaboration with Chevron Energy Solutions allows us to reduce the amount of energy used and lessen our college's carbon footprint."
Through the energy efficiency improvements and use of solar, Santa Monica College is reducing its purchase of utility power, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 1,500 metric tons, equivalent to preserving 13 acres of forest from deforestation each year. The project is paid for exclusively by energy savings on utility bills.
The $3.6 million project generates approximately 50,660 kilowatt hours each month and is saving the college about $8,100 per month.
"The comprehensive energy efficiency and solar project at Santa Monica College is an example of how budget relief can be maximized by combining energy efficiency with renewable power," said Dave Stone, senior vice president for Chevron Energy Solutions. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with Santa Monica College on this project."
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Chevron Energy Solutions, Environmental , Santa Monica, Santa Monica College
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Plastic: The Real Monster
Artist Amy Lay works on "Plastic: The Real Monster" at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium during their Ocean Appreciation Weekend on Sunday, August 22, 2010. The environmental art sculpture aimed at educating visitors about the dangers of single-use and common household plastics and the threat they pose to the marine environment.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Environmental , Heal the Bay
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ONE PLANET PARADE
The One Planet Parade march at Venice Beach during the Venice Eco Fest on Saturday, July 10, 2010.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Environmental , Parade
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IN MEMORIAM
Environmental activists from Santa Monica Treesavers hold a Vigil at the Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday, May 15, 2010. The vigil marked the 2 year anniversary of the removal of 23 ficus trees from 2nd and 4rth street.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Environmental
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EcoBabyWorld/Red Cross Green Celebration
(1) Board of Governors of the American National Red Cross, Dr. Cesar A. Aristeiguieta presents the “Inspirational Mom of the Year” award to Kelly Austing of In-Style magazine during the Inaugural EcoBabyWorld/Red Cross Green Celebration at the Bel-Air Bay Club on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Austing received the award for her efforts in the fight against autism and her advocacy for a cleaner, eco-friendly world to help overcome many afflictions and diseases. (2) OleHenriksen Face/Body/Spa Manager Shanelle Sampson gives a massage to a guest during the Eco Event. (3) Skylar Kim, 2, and her nanny Vanessa Albarado play with musical instruments provided courtesy of Moo Moo Moosica. (4) A select number of eco-friendly and socially-conscious companies presented a wide range of "green" children's products and services. (5) Oliver Peake, 11, practices Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). (6) Youth Coordinator of the American Red Cross, Jon Kim teaches infant, child and pet Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques during the Inaugural EcoBabyWorld/Red Cross Green Celebration at the Bel-Air Bay Club. All profits raised at the EcoBabyWorld event benefits the Santa Monica Red Cross.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Environmental , Santa Monica Red Cross
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Watershed in a Suitcase
Edith Ben-Horin, research and analysis manager from TreePeople, demonstrates the 'Watershed in a Suitcase' during Santa Monica College's Earth Day Celebration on Thursday, April 22, 2010. The 'Watershed in a Suitcase' is an educational and environmental teaching tool that demonstrates the importance of planting and growing trees in urban environments.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Earth day, Environmental , Santa Monica College, Trees, Watershed, tree, treepeople
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