Eco Ramblings
Hello, Green Friends! Here it is, well into March, and I'm finally rambling.
First Friday Art Tour
Look to April 2nd for First Friday Art Tour to be back at greenspace in grand style. We'll have new artists, including Jody Alexander, who was recently featured in the Santa Cruz Sentinel. The true confession is that she's my neighbor and I approached her months ago to have an installation here, but she had a big show in San Jose. She agreed to be here for First Friday in April, and we are very excited! We'll also have live music by The Brick, and perhaps another group as well.
PedX Delivers for greenspace
And now for the really big news: we are partnering with PedX to add bike delivery service! After I met with one of the owners (Kelly), I felt ridiculous that we didn't ALWAYS offer it. We can't deliver your countertop or 1,500 square feet of flooring by bike, but what about that sample, some cans of paint, quarts of stain, pillows, bedding or other items (under 300 pounds) you don't want to drive across town (or county) to fetch?!?
PedX has many options for carbon neutral, low-cost, timely deliveries to meet your needs:
- Business owners: talk with them about regular bike errands. They can put you on their schedule and save you even more money, time and guilt.
- Parents/Caregivers: PedX can help you out if you are home with a sick child or caring for an elderly or ill client by shopping and delivering groceries to you.
- Professionals: fast, zero-emissions delivery of legal documents, architectural drawings, medical records, animals, you name it!
- Contractors: Don't leave the job site! Call in your paint order and have PedX deliver it to you.
I ride my bike as much as I can, but it's never enough. Together, we can eliminate car trips by using PEDX, supporting world transformation, and changing our energy-hogging ways. I love it! Call them at 831.426.2453, and don't forget to inquire about their services when you shop with us!
www.pedalexpress.com/santacruz
New Local Product
How about concrete pavers made locally with 99% recycled content, 65% of it also local! There are several colors available; natural is a beautiful terracotta hue. Look for this material to become available in countertops and sinks soon.
A Fond Good-bye to Jason
Jason is taking his knowledge and education to San Francisco where he will be working for one of our suppliers. We will miss his friendly customer service and great depth of knowledge here in the store, but know he will excel in his new venture.
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Tuesdays @ 7:30 a.m.
greenspace
Green Business Networking Group
Tuesday, March 9th
5:30 p.m
greenspace
Real Goods Solar: Go Solar for $500
Thursday, March 18th
6:15 p.m
Live Oak Elementary
1916 Capitola, Cross-Street Chanticleer
Desalination and the Alternatives: It's up to the Community
Friday, April 2nd
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
greenspace
First Friday Art Tour
Saturday, April 10th
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., $40
greenspace
EcoStucco Lime Plaster Hands-On Workshop
RSVP to greenspace
831.423.7200
American Clay Seminar Weds-Fri April 21 - 23 Fundamentals: Weds.,
Advanced: Thursday,
Artistic: Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
greenspace
Choose one or attend all three! Mid-week, as requested. Last two days only open to those who have taken Fundamentals
Call to reserve a spot.
831.423.7200
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| Coming up @ greenspace |
March 9 5:30pm
Real Goods Solar: Go Solar for $500*
 New, affordable options make going solar easier than ever.
Real Goods Solar is the original and most experienced solar provider. We've been making solar simple and accessible to everyone for over 30 years. Two cost-effective options for every homeowner:
Solar as a Service - $500 gets solar on your roof, then pay a lower monthly electricity rate and leave the system maintenance to us.
Solar for Purchase - 50% price drop since 2008 with a 10-25% return on your investment.
This is a free event, receive a gift certificate to greenspace and a discount on your system if you go solar with us after attending this event.
* Minimum credit score required. Generally applies to homes with an average monthly electric bill of $150 or more in CA.
Applies to SunRun solar service only. $1000 upfront with $500 Real Goods cash offer, or virtually free with $1,000 upfront to
SunRun solar service with a $1,000 coupon for merchandise from Real Goods. Offer expires 4/30/10. CA Lic.#814769.
 April 10th, 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. This is our first time to get dirty trying it out! Join us.
Please RSVP by calling 831.423.7200 or via email
April 21st-23rd, 9:00-4:30 p.m.
American Clay Workshop Series
April 21st: Introductory / Beginner Workshop $200
Learn the basics of applying American Clay Plaster. Orit will teach the traditional application system using sanded primer and two coats of plaster. Attendees will learn how to prep, mix, and apply American Clay. Several application techniques will be discussed, as well as how to do repairs and application of sealers.
April 22nd: Advanced Workshop $230
Geared towards professionals, the advanced workshop will cover the use of American Clay's Mud Glue additive and the Dos Manos application system, bidding American Clay jobs. Attendees must have taken the introductory workshop or have a strong working knowledge of American Clay Plaster.
April 23rd: Artistic Workshop $230
In the Artistic Workshop you will learn how to create artistic effect with the plaster through different application techniques, as well as different Compression techniques. Attendees must have taken the introductory workshop or have a strong working knowledge of American Clay Plaster.
All three for $570
Please RSVP no later than April 14th by calling the store or via email
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Community Events
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INNOVATION for SUSTAINABILITY
Keys to effective innovation & sustainable value creation
March 6-7th
Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) campus
Join colleagues and discover the leading-edge practices in innovation - from incremental to more radical and disruptive forms. Clean technology, market opportunity and business model innovation all have the potential to deliver sustainable value, lasting competitive advantage, and triple bottom line results. Enjoy action-oriented, practical and experiential learning ... professionals from all sectors will gain value from this course.
Course Description
Innovative and elegant new sustainable technologies, market approaches and business models appear on the scene every month. What are these new developments, who's developing them, and why are they better than what has come before? More importantly, what are the principles and processes that lead to useful innovations? When innovative products, practices, or services make business sense they often also deliver "triple bottom line" results: benefits to people, planet and profits. This workshop explores the opportunities for innovation to address sustainability issues: resolve problems of pollution, toxicity, waste, poverty & inequity; serve emerging markets; or better serve established markets by "stealing" customers away from less sustainable products and services. Focus areas include Bio-inspired and Zero Waste designs, renewable & nano-scale materials, green building, waste reuse and sustainable resource management.
Cost: $350.00
Workshop Flyer
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Yolo "Celebrate Spring" Sale 3/15-4/15
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| New Arrivals from Kassatex |
Kassatex has expanded their line Bamboo / Organic Cotton sheets with the addition of four new colors: Bisque, Grey, Fern, & Chocolate. Queen & King sheet sets have arrived and are ready to take home. Duvet Covers, Bed Skirts, & Pillow Shams available by special order.
For the fans of our Eko-Luxe Bamboo / Organic Cotton towels, Kassatex now offers two sizes of reversible bath rugs. Great for anyone looking for something a little more substantial than a standard size tub mat.
And to round out your eco-bathroom, Kassatex now offers a bathroom accessory kit in beautiful natural bamboo. Each kit includes a soap dish, lotion dispenser, & tumbler.
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EcoTimber SALE!
Celebrate Made in America |
Huge reductions on select items
for the entire month of MARCH!
EcoClassic: Red Oak - $3.75 (from $4.75)
EcoClassic: Hickory - $5.25 (from $6.25)
EcoPlanet: Birch, Wire-Brushed Hickory, & Maple - $6.00 (from $10.00)
EcoReserve: Birch, Red Maple, & Hickory - $6.75 (from $10.75)
EcoVintage: Walnut - $9.75 (from $15.00)
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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.
EcoTimber discontinued Tigerwood Honey engineered flooring. 167 sq ft @ $6.00 per sq ft. Gorgeous material for a smallish room.
Beautiful queen size mattress from OMI, all organic inner-spring, was too firm for this customer, but may be the exact ergonomic bliss you seek. Please call us if you are looking for a great price on an organic, brand new firm mattress. $1,746.53 out the door w/tax.
3 bales of Ultratouch denim insulation, R19, 24" on center, $90 each
Earthweave Wool Carpet - Dolomite "Snowfield" - 86 SQ YARDS, Normally $50/sq yd, NOW $47/sq yd -NO waiting and save $200 in freight
Squak Mountain Stone Countertops - 3 Available: - QUINAULT GREEN
36"x 36" - 2 @ $585 ea., normally $780
26.5"x98" - 1@ $1100, normally $1400
These are here and ready to go, and you save $200-300 in freight
Below, our list of discontinued paints available ultra-cheap!
Yolo Zero-VOC Exterior Semi-Gloss Paint
Yolo Zero-VOC Interior Cabinet & Trim Enamel
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You get NO greenwashing here! Everything is pre-screened green.
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