1122 Soquel Ave - Santa Cruz - 831.423.7200
www.greenspacecompany.com
Open Monday - Friday 9-6 / Saturday & Sunday 10-5
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Eco Ramblings by Lydia Corser
Since last month's column, I've gotten so much positive feedback, I decided to share the latest: Inspired by our no-car vacation, my husband took our daughter on her first backpacking trip-almost car-free! We carpooled down to the Santa Cruz Metro Center on a recent Sunday morning, where I took photos of them, then went along to work. They climbed on the Number 35 bus and rode it all the way to Big Basin. They backpacked for 3 days down the Skyline-to-the-Sea trail, then took the Number 40 bus from Waddell Creek south on Highway 1. We live on the Westside, so they backpacked the short block home from the bus stop Tuesday afternoon. We rented a backpack from UCSC. They are looking forward to future trips farther afield, but enjoyed their semi-urban experience just a few miles from home.
Good news! We've had an amazing July at greenspace. Thanks to everyone who purchased cork with our "green box" pricing special deal. We have been very busy, and it just makes my heart sing. I've apologized in a not-very-sorry voice when there was a short line at the register. Actually, I was jumping up and down like a little kid with joy. Customers seemed to understand and be happy for us. Much gratitude to everyone for your patience and business. The fact that we've owned this business during hard times makes us especially appreciative of every customer and purchase. If you ever feel we are getting behind on our communication with you, please call and ask your questions. You can help us keep up!
We are pleased to welcome Ben back from his 3-week trip to Australia and to introduce two new employees to our community. You may have already met Mackenzie, who has been with us for a few months and is settling in well. Ginni was our intern from UCSC in the spring, and we knew we couldn't let her slip away, so we invited her to stay for the summer. Now, she'll be working weekends and some afternoon weekdays so that I can be more available for my family. We are stepping up training now that Ben is back, and Ginni and Mackenzie are dedicated and learning fast.
We have much to offer for the month of August, including workshops, an appearance at the Wellness Fair downtown, and First Friday Art Tour next week.
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| Quick Glance |
Tuesdays @ 7:30 a.m.
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Green Business Networking Group
Wednesday August 4th
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce
USGBC meeting
Friday, August 6th
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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First Friday
Saturday, August 14th
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., $40
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EcoStucco Lime Plaster Hands-On Workshop
RSVP to greenspace
831.423.7200
Saturday, August 28th
9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Downtown SC
COBHA Wellness Fair
Sunday, August 29th
3:00 p.m.
DeLaveaga Park
Solar Oven Cookout and Picnic
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Don't forget
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greenspace is your connection for sustainable back-to-school lunch ideas! We have Klean Kanteens, Lunch Bots, Safe Sippy, To-Go Ware, bamboo utensils as well colorful cloth lunch bags, and classy Ribbon Street offerings, both come with cloth napkins inside.
We also offer school binders and supplies in recycled cardboard, so that you can avoid that nasty vinyl!
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A note about big box pricing
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We have recently compared countertop pricing from a local, reliable, quality-driven countertop fabricator and confirmed what we already knew: big box stores have ultra-low teaser rates that are accompanied with impossible-to-satisfy requirements. By the time they grill you and add on all the costs for trip charges, sink cut-outs, edge details and many other items, you pay the same as a small local business you can count on. Buyers beware.
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| Coming up @ greenspace |
August 6th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk
This month, we are excited to introduce pottery by Yolo Colorhouse sales manager Puji Sherer and works from local photographer Bruce Harman. This will also be the last chance to see painter Christine Donovan's work. I recently asked about the medium she works in and was fascinated to receive the following description: "It's a technique called cold-wax painting, much safer than the encaustic, or hot-wax, method. The method I use originated in ancient Egypt in their funereal paintings. Cold wax is made from beeswax and it preserves anything embedded into it. There is a small revival of this cold-wax method. I think there are about one hundred of us in the U.S. that are doing it." She will be taking her work down right after First Friday, so please come enjoy it while you can, and help us welcome Puji Sherer and Bruce Harman!
 August 14th, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
EcoStucco Lime Plaster Workshop, $40
Eco Stucco owner, Cyril Vanbatten, will conduct an introductory, but hands-on workshop to let us dabble in lime plaster and washes. We rarely have a chance for this workshop, and we've we've had many requests for it, so don't miss out!
Please RSVP by calling 831.423.7200 or via email
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USGBC Monthly Meeting
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US Green Building Council
Finding & Funding Energy Efficiency
Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, August 4th 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 Today SMART (Saves Money and Resources Too) investments are in energy conservation. This presentation will focus on one particularly successful PG&E program supporting energy savings delivery to Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) member-companies. More broadly, this event will also address the rationale and value of making these kinds of investments, other funding sources available for virtually any kind of energy efficiency projects, and rapidly emerging techniques to assure energy savings are verifiable and persistent.
Register Here
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Community Events
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Solar Cook-Out and Potluck
DeLaveaga Park, Santa Cruz 3:00-5:00
Sunday, August 29th
 The Food Working Group of Transition Santa Cruz invites you to a Solar Oven Cookout and Picnic.
Solar cookers can reduce your carbon footprint, are great for emergencies and power outages, allow you to cook while camping or on the beach even if they don't allow wood or grill fires.
Those interested in purchasing a solar oven can contact Lydia at Greenspace 831-423-7200.
College of Botanical Healing Arts Wellness Fair
Downtown SC Farmers Market Parking Lot
Sunday, August 29th 9:00-5:00
 The College of Botanical Healing Arts presents The Wellness Fair for the 5th year in Santa Cruz County. This event is a celebration of the Mind/Body/Earth Connection.
The Wellness Fair will run simultaneously with the Sidewalk Sale offered by local retail merchants situated along Pacific. The public will have the opportunity to see Integrative Health and Green Energy options available in the Santa Cruz area, and can meet the people behind these businesses in person. In addition to providing hands-on services such as chiropractic adjustments, solar displays, chair massage, Reiki treatments, and aromatic therapies, there will be live music, knowledgeable guest speakers, on-site aromatic distillations and a myriad of health literature and samples.
For More Info
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New Hardwood Flooring: American Woods &
Monteverde Collections
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 Presenting our newest lines of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified hardwood flooring - Wood Flooring International (WFI) American Woods & Monte Verde Collections.
American Woods Collection:
After canvassing America to find the finest native woods, these species are milled with a quarter-sawn cut to create straight-grained planks. The American Woods collection features unique quarter-sawn domestic hardwoods: maple, cherry, oak and walnut in 3" and 5" board widths.
Monteverde Collection:
Named after Costa Rica's most famous nature preserve, it is only fitting that the Monteverde Collection is as environmentally friendly as it is beautiful. Available in 3 3/8" and 5" Widths
Both collections come in a 9/16" thick, engineered format for easy installation on a wide variety of substrates. Each plank is finished in 9 coats of UV-cured aluminum oxide enhanced urethane, and backed by a 27 year residential finish warranty.
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Yolo Colorhouse Exterior Paint Sale
Now Until August 31st
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Natural Cork: Sale Still On
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In addition to the coupon below, we have some small quantities of cork planks remaining from the "greenbox" pricing we offered for the first two weeks of July. Come in to see or download the coupon and save on your new cork flooring.
Visit USFloorsLLC.com and download a coupon good for up to $300 off on select USFloors Natural Cork Floors
$300 off select Natural Cork® floors - 450+ sf
$200 off select Natural Cork® floors - 250-449.9 sf
Extended until October 31st 2010
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LAST DAYS! - Teragren Spring into Summer Sale
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 Now extended until August 6th, All Teragren Bamboo flooring is on Sale. Save up to $2.00 per square foot on Teragren's durable & sustainable bamboo flooring.
Teragren Bamboo develops and manufactures all their own fine bamboo products of flooring, panels, and veneer. The company holds them to high performance standards and consistent beauty. Teragren bamboo flooring is made to last longer than most oak flooring, because they use only Optimum 5.5 Moso bamboo harvested at maturity which is 154% harder than oak. Teragren bamboo floor is made easy to care for and can be installed over radiant floor heating systems.
For more, check out Teragren.com
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Want ads and newsletter specials
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Several small quantities in different styles of click cork flooring, from a 17.34 sq ft carton up to 135 sq ft in various styles and brands. Deep discounts.
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greenspace provides your answers for green remodeling, gifts and daily living items. Rely on us for gift certificates, eco-solutions, books, magazines, baby, pet, cleaning supplies, cork, hardwood, palm and bamboo flooring, carpet, non-toxic, no-VOC paint, stains, sealants, recycled content tile, compostable picnic ware, water filtration, beds, bedding, linens, towels, kitchen ware and more.
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