1122 Soquel Ave - Santa Cruz - 831.423.7200
www.greenspacecompany.com
Open Monday - Friday 9-6 / Saturday & Sunday 10-5
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| IN THIS ISSUE |
| greenspace 5 Year Anniversary Sale |
| Coming up @ greenspace |
| Community Events |
| OMI White Sale |
| Crush Recycled Glass Tile Sale |
| 20 Plastic Things You Didn't Know You Can Recycle |
| Customer Project Photos |
Eco Ramblings by Lydia Corser |
I'm baaack! Jet-lagged, continent-confused, still waking up not knowing if I'm on a ship in Drake Passage, a hotel in Buenos Aires, or on an airplane over land or sea. As amazing as our trip was, my heart skipped a beat with happiness as we came to that little spot on Highway 17 two days ago where you can catch a glimpse of the Monterey Bay.
Magnus, one of the fourteen naturalists on our Lindblad/National Geographic ship to the Antarctic Peninsula, put it best after the first of many penguin colony visits: "You are in love with penguins now, but you will come away in awe of ice." He was right! Who knew that icebergs could come in so many shapes, sizes and colors? I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have had the experience of going to Antarctica, especially with a company dedicated to education and conservation. It was indescribably beautiful and moving. Look for a presentation at greenspace this February from my family, with a selection of amazing photos from the thousands we took. And don't worry, there will be plenty of penguin photos along with the ice.
We are celebrating the new year with a 5-Year Anniversary Party at greenspace this week. Here's to making it through five years during the worst economic times since the Great Depression! We are celebrating this Friday, January 6, with a 20% off in-stock sale, a drawing for a $100 gift certificate, and cake. Come celebrate with us! Cake cutting is at 5 p.m. Please come (in person) on Friday to be entered into the drawing for the gift certificate. And take advantage of the sale to fulfill your unmet holiday desires.
The first months of the new year provide a fantastic time to work on indoor house projects while dreaming over seed catalogs and thinking about which tomatoes you'll attempt to grow in the fog this summer. We have what you need to paint, stain and remodel green. Or, treat yourself to new organic cotton towels, renew your bed, add some pillows, sleep better on a new, non-toxic mattress, spoil the baby in your life with something from our baby department. We just received an entire new baby clothing shipment, so the selection is scrumptious.
As always, I am thankful for you, my dear customers and colleagues, who have become my friends. You have made it possible for greenspace to persevere. Here's to many more anniversary celebrations at your local green living center, and I'll see you Friday!
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Quick Glance
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Friday Jan 6th
5:00 p.m.
greenspace
5 year anniversary!
20% off in-stock all day
Gift Certificate Drawing
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Thursday Jan 5th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cafe Mare
Green Drinks
Thursday Jan 12th
7:00 p.m.
Live Oak Grange
2012: Time for Change
Movie Screening
Friday Jan 13th
8:00 p.m.
Rio Theater
Revenge of the Electric Car Movie Screening
Sunday January 22nd
Time + Location TBD
Sunday February 5th
10:00-4:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz MAH
Saturday February 11th
9:00-4:00 p.m.
greenspace
American Clay Beginners Workshop
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greenspace 5 Year Anniversary Sale + Celebration
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Come to greenspace this Friday, January 6th for our Five Year Anniversary Sale + Celebration!
20% off all in-stock items
Come in person and you will have the chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate
Cake Cutting & Gift Certificate Drawing at 5:00
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Coming up @ greenspace
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*Spaces still Available!*
Saturday, February 11th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
American Clay Fundamentals Workshop
 In the Fundamentals Workshop you will learn everything you need to know about applying American Clay earth plaster. Participants will learn the traditional 3 coat application technique, the easiest method for folks who are new to this lovely interior wall finish. By the end of the workshop you will be ready to plaster small or large projects on your own.
This workshop will be taught by renowned plaster and American Clay expert Orit Yanai. Orit Yanai specializes in high-end, Old World wall finishes, focusing on earth plasters. Her portfolio boasts a prestigious Sonoma County vineyard, fine San Francisco residences, and an old villa (former monastery) in Piedmont, Italy.
Cost: $200 / person
Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring a brown-bag lunch or grab something in the neighborhood. Space is limited!
Contact greenspace to enroll: 831.423.7200
About American Clay:
American Clay Earth Plasters are a natural, environmentally friendly way to finish any interior. Non-toxic and made in the USA, these plasters are an alternative to cement, acrylic and lime plasters, offering superior color, richness, texture and depth not found with other finishes.
For more, visit AmericanClay.com
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Community Events
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 Green Drinks
Thursday, January 5th 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cafe Mare - 740 Front St, SC
Green Drinks, an informal networking event where environmentally-minded people meet over drinks, is a great way of catching up with people you know and for making new contacts.
Share your 2011 sustainability successes and challenges, and weigh in on discussion topics for 2012. Let's make 2012 a sustainability year to remember!
"2012: Time for Change" Movie Screening
Thursday, January 12th 7:00 p.m.
Live Oak Grange
 "2012: Time for Change" presents an optimistic alternative to apocalyptic doom and gloom. Directed by Emmy Award nominee João Amorim, the film follows journalist Daniel Pinchbeck on a quest for a new paradigm that integrates the archaic wisdom of tribal cultures with the scientific method. As conscious agents of evolution, we can redesign post-industrial society on ecological principles to make a world that works for all. Rather than breakdown and barbarism, 2012 heralds the birth of a regenerative planetary culture where collaboration replaces competition, where exploration of psyche and spirit becomes the new cutting edge, replacing the sterile materialism that has pushed our world to the brink.
$10 at the door or $7 Online
Tickets, Trailer & More Info here
 "Revenge of the Electric Car" Movie Screening
Friday, January 13th 8:00 p.m.
Rio Theatre
Behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and Tesla Motors, Revenge of the Electric Car film tells the story of the global resurgence of electric cars by following the major car makers jumping to produce new electric models and to be the first, the best, and to win over the public.
Presented by: Ecology Action, The Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Alliance, The Electric Auto Association and Plug In America
More info Here
Intro to Aquaponics: Presented by CSA Aquaponics
+ the Environmental Cleanup Coalition
Sunday, January 22nd, Time + Location TBD
 Interested in local food sustainability? Come to this free four hour class to learn all about Aquaponics. What is Aquaponics?Aquaponics is a revolutionary technological concept that was created as a way to mimic mutually beneficial natural systems. Vegetables and fish grow together as the combination of aquaculture, (growing fish in tanks or ponds), and hydroponics (growing vegetables without soil). An Aquaponic garden system is a highly efficient, scalable solution for many of our most pressing problems. The system acts as a living laboratory allowing communities the opportunity to empower one another, using science, applied Permaculture technology, engineering, art, math, aquaculture, ecology, conservation biology, entrepreneurship, and more.
Time + Location Details TBD,
Latest up-to-date info here
Santa Cruz Winter Re-Skilling Expo
Sunday, February 5th 10:00-4:00
Museum of Art & History  The Winter Reskilling Expo will be February 5 from 10:00 to 4:00 at the MAH. The theme is Local Food Sovereignty. Check out the Santa Cruz Re-Skilling Expo Page on Facebook for more information about teachers and classes. There will be a Seed and Plant Exchange that day at 4:00. Please plan to bring seedlings and seeds. They will repackage the seeds into appropriate quantities for you throughout the day. Admission by Sliding Scale: $5 to $25.
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OMI White Sale
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Now until January 29th, save 20% on all Organic Mattress Inc accessories, including pillows, comforters, mattress pads, & more!
About OMI:
Organic Mattresses, Inc. (OMI) mattresses and bedding are produced in the nation's only large-scale 100% organic factory. Their commitment to maintaining a smoke-free, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free environment runs so deep that the employees don't smoke, wear fragrances, or use fabric softeners on their clothing.
OMI's handmade organic mattresses are manufactured in Northern California by expert artisans. There is a reason why OMI makes the #1-selling organic mattress made in the United States: they guarantee their purity.
For more info, visit omimattress.com
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Crush Recycled Glass Tile on Sale
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Happy New Year! Now until the end of February, receive 10% off all orders of Crush 100% Recycled Glass Tile by Fireclay
About Crush: Crush 100% Recycled Glass Tile, is grown from right within Fireclay's local environment, and the result is a glass tile line that is unique, sustainable, and stunning. The name "Crush" stems from the fact that Fireclay sources the raw waste glass from within 20 miles, crushes and processes the glass in its local San Jose, CA manufacturing facility, and then transforms the material into stunning recycled glass tile. The color names are inspired by natural elements (Acai, Poppy, Walnut, etc), mimicking the organic nature of Fireclay's localized sourcing and production of Crush.
Crush is available in 40 Gloss + Matte Colors and 17 Different Shapes + Sizes
For more info, check out Fireclaytile.com
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Green Tip: 20 Plastic Things You Didn't Know You Can Recycle
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Courtesy of Green America
 1) Bottle and jar caps: Weisenbach Recycled Products accepts clean plastic bottlecaps, plastic jar caps, flip-top caps from personal care products, and flexible snap-on lids (e.g. butter tub lids) to turn into funnels and other items. CapsCando.com.
2) Brita pitcher filters: Preserve's Gimme 5 program accepts Brita-brand pitcher filters for recycling. See #11.
3) Compostable bioplastics: Find a municipal composter at FindaComposter.com.
4) Computers and other electronics: Find the most responsible recyclers near you at e-stewards.org/find-a-recycler. Best Buy stores will accept many types of electronics, large and small-from televisions and gaming systems to fans and alarm clocks. Best Buy partners with responsible recyclers that do not ship items overseas, including Green Business Network™ member Electronic Recyclers International. You can bring three small items per day to Best Buy for free. The company charges a fee to recycle large electronics. BestBuy.com/recycling.
5) Eyeglasses: Local Lions Clubs collect them for people in need.
Link to the entire list here.
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Customer Project Photos
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This month we bring you a Santa Cruz Bathroom featuring a number of green products available at greenspace, including: Paperstone countertops, Plyboo Bamboo plywood cabinetry, Teragren bamboo flooring, & locally-made Fireclay tile
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At greenspace, we strive for to stay on the cutting edge of green, providing honest answers for your green lifestyle. Rely on us for flooring such as natural linoleum, cork, hardwood, palm and bamboo, carpet, non-toxic, no-VOC paint, stains, sealants, recycled content tile for your remodeling projects, beds, bedding, linens, towels, gift certificates, wedding and baby registries, eco-solutions, books, magazines, baby, pet, cleaning supplies, compostable picnic, water filtration, kitchen ware and more for eco living.
www.greenspacecompany.com
Open Monday - Friday 9-6 / Saturday & Sunday 10-5
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