February 16, 2013
by Adrian Martinez
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Landfills were so 2012: LA Bureau of Sanitation proposes progressive vision for LA’s waste

Adrian Martinez, Staff Attorney, Environmental Justice, Santa Monica, California
Today, the LA Bureau of Sanitation released its initial draft implementation plan for moving to an exclusive franchise for businesses and large apartment b… Continue reading

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March 12, 2012
by Amanda Eaken
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Five recommendations for a transformative Sustainable Communities Strategy in Southern California

Amanda Eaken, Deputy Director, Sustainable Communities, San Francisco
Whenever I tell my New York City family that I’m working to create transit in LA, I get a quizzical look that falls somewhere between skepticism and outright di… Continue reading

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June 2, 2011
by Amanda Eaken
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Governor Brown Makes Surprise Appearance to Support Strategic Growth Council

Amanda Eaken, Deputy Director, Sustainable Communities, San Francisco Yesterday, Governor Brown surprised everyone –including the Councilmembers—when he made an unscheduled but most welcomed appearance at the meeting of the Strategic Growth… Continue reading

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May 2, 2011
by Reduce
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Op-Ed: Eco-Conscious Construction

As we all know, the housing market continues to be one of the primary sectors lagging in our economy, behind jobs and manufacturing. But still Americans continue to demolish, remodel or build homes. Whether it’s refreshing old kitchen countertops, adding a sunroom to the back of the house or building a new home for a [...] Continue reading

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April 11, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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2011 Eco-Everest expedition begins, with a mission

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC   
Apa Sherpa has climbed the world’s tallest mountain a record 20 times.  The expedition for his 21st began last week, with the simplest of all enviro… Continue reading

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September 8, 2010
by Allen Hershkowitz
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Pro Sports Leagues Embrace Solar Power

“Sports matter. They hold a singular position among leisure time activities and have an unparalleled impact on the everyday lives of billions of people…Sports shape and stabilize social and …political identifies around the globe&hel… Continue reading

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August 11, 2010
by Sustainability
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How A Booming IT Market Means More Spending on Sustainability

Companies of all sizes are making the shift from just working on green IT to ‘IT for green’ — deploying technology to meet corporate-wide environmental goals.

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August 11, 2010
by Sustainability
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How A Booming IT Market Means More Spending on Sustainability

Companies of all sizes are making the shift from just working on green IT to ‘IT for green’ — deploying technology to meet corporate-wide environmental goals.

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