This Week in Santa Clarita previews the 2012 City of Santa Clarita’s Bike to Work Day which is happening Thursday, May 17.
Residents can pledge to ride their bikes on Bike to Work Day and register online to automatically be entered in drawings for some cool prizes. Click here.
For business looking to participate or help sponsor the event call Environmental Services at (661) 286-4098 or visit GreenSantaClarita.com.
This Week in Santa Clarita previews the 2012 Earth Arbor Day Festival, presented by the SCV Family of Water Suppliers, coming to Central Park this Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
There will be free giveaways of mulch and trees for residents while supplies last. Click here to check out the schedule of events happening at this years festival.
Residents and local artists are invited to participate in the City of Santa Clarita’s CArt Competition in conjuction with this years Earth Arbor Day Festival, hosted on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Central Park. Residents can register now through Friday, March 30, to pick up a FREE trash cart, decorate it, and be entered into a contest for prizes.
All submissions will be on display at this years Earth Arbor Day Festival. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners at 2 p.m. on the main stage at the event, in the following categories: Grand Prize $200; Most Creative $100; Best Local Flare $100; and Best Green Theme $100.
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Everything used in the art project, with the exception of the cart, must be provided by the artist. Carts can be painted or left natural. Materials or containers that once held hazardous waste products like paint, oil, pesticides, cleaning products, and chemicals are not permitted to be used in the competition. All entries must be submitted between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Environmental Services booth at the festival.
For more information on the CArt Competition or to obtain an entry form, contact Brendie Heter in the City’s Environmental Services Division at (661) 286-4031.
This Week in Santa Clarita is starting a three part series focusing on environmental issues on water in the City of Santa Clarita. Part one of the three part series concentrates on stormwater drains and how water and other pollutants affect the environment.
For more information about being green in Santa Clarita, visit GreenSantaClarita.com.
Soledad Canyon Road Median Improvement Project.
The City of Santa Clarita will be recognized by representatives of the California Green Communities, an environmental recognition program, at the Tuesday, February 28, City Council meeting for achieving “silver” status as a result of the city’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Santa Clarita is one of only four cities to be honored by California Green Communities for its efforts.
Bouquet Canyon Road Improvement Project.
California Green Communities was created in 2009 and is spearheaded by Environmental Media Association (EMA), Southern California Edison, and Green Seal. The recognition program is a community-based effort that encourages cities to adopt environmentally sound practices involving energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, renewable and alternative fuels, efficient transportation and other activities. To participate in the program, cities must develop their own action plan to identify projects and activities they will implement to reach Silver, Gold and ultimately Platinum status once all identified project areas are complete.
For more information visit the City’s website and for information about going green in Santa Clarita visit GreenSantaClarita.com.
This Week in Santa Clarita previews the upcoming 2012 Earth Arbor Day Festival, presented by the SCV Family of Water Suppliers, happening Saturday, April 14, at from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Central Park.
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The 2012 Santa Clarita Green Guide is now available on the City’s Green Santa Clarita website. The Green Guide shows a list of events like Earth Arbor Day and Bike to Work Day happening throughout the year along with green tips and information.
For more information about the Santa Clarita Green Guide, visit GreenSantaClarita.com.
On Wednesday, December 21, the Egg Plantation in Old Town Newhall was recognized by the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery for its green friendly business practices.
Egg Plantation was selected as a Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) recipient because of its sustainable efforts in diverting 20,000 pounds of food waste from landfills in 2010, saving an estimated $2,000 annually.
Mayor Laurie Ender presented the WRAP certificate of recognition to Egg Plantation, which is the City’s first and only Certified Green Restaurant.
For more information, contact City Administrative Analyst Brendie Heter, at (661) 286-4098 or visit greensantaclarita.com.
This Week in Santa Clarita covers the new 35-gallon Super Saver bins provided by Waste Management.
Contact Waste Management customer service at (661) 259-2398 and start Super Saving and Super Recycling today! For more information, please contact City Environmental Services Analyst Brendie Heter, at (661) 286-4031 or visit GreenSantaClarita.com.
This Week in Santa Clarita covers bulky item pick-up. The service, provided by Waste Management, is included in residential trash services.
For more information, contact Waste Management at (661) 259-2398 or visit GreenSantaClarita.com.
