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| IN THIS ISSUE |
| Coming up at greenspace |
| Community Events |
| USGBC Water Conservation Showcase |
| Slow Coast Green Fondo |
| New Arrivals from Klean Kanteen |
| EcoFusion Flooring sale |
Eco Ramblings by Lydia Corser |
It's all about the good things.
We have so many great events happening over this month and next, I hope you'll carefully peruse the calendar and read the entire newsletter. Don't miss out on the great happenings here and around town! There is treasure at the very end, with new products and an amazing flooring sale.
This month I'm thinking about sleep. Did you know you spend a third of your life in bed? And due to California's strict flame retardancy standards, beds sold here are routinely laden with chemicals. At greenspace, we are proud to carry beds by OMI, a purist in the green bed industry. Wool provides the natural flame retardancy in OMI's latex mattresses. And OMI's eco-wool comes from sheep living right here in Northern California. Talk about local! The natural rubber (latex) in OMI's mattresses is tapped sustainably from rubber trees, like maple syrup. Of course, responsibly harvested wool, latex, and organic cotton aren't cheap. But in this case, you truly get what you pay for - an environmentally and socially responsible product that is great for your comfort and health. We want as many people as possible to sleep in this kind of chemical-free environment, so we've decided to reduce our bed prices permanently. We hope that will enable more people to get a safe night's sleep!
Everywhere I turn, I hear stories of optimism and positive change. It started with Frances Moore Lappe's visit and her new book, EcoMind. After hearing her speak, I opened my eyes and heart and started seeing it everywhere. Gardens are growing in abandoned neighborhoods in Detroit. Trees are being planted by the tens of thousands in Africa. People are riding their bikes, banking seeds, working towards locally sourced everything. The stories go on and on. I know each and every one of you reading this column is part of this phenomenon. Let's keep up the good work!
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Quick Glance
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Saturday, March 3rd
9:00-1:00 p.m.
Westside Farmers Market
Habitat for Humanity Parking Lot sale
Wednesday
March 7th
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Castroville, IBEW
USGBC Monthly Meeting
Saturday March 17th
12:00-2:00 p.m.
greenspace
Tuesday March 20th
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
San Francisco
USGBC Water Conservation Showcase
Wednesday March 21st
6:00 p.m.
greenspace
6:30-9:00 p.m.
greenspace
Lightfoot Industries Supper Club
Friday, April 6th
5:00-7:00 p.m.
greenspace
First Friday
Saturday, April 14th
1:30-2:30 p.m
greenspace
Adventures in Sprouting
Friday, April 27th
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
greenspace
EcoStucco Workshop
Friday, April 27th
6:30-9:00 p.m.
greenspace
Lightfoot Industries Supper Club
Sunday, April 29th
Santa Cruz
Slow Coast Green Fondo
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Coming up at greenspace
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March 17th 12:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ask an Expert with David Subocz
If you only have ideas, but haven't put plans together,
this is the perfect time to "ask an expert"
David will be on hand to talk over your plans with you, helping you green aspects of your project, and choose green finishes.
William de Ess Studios: 831.426.8941, if you just can't wait.
About David: A Certified Green Building Professional with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial design (20+ years in Santa Cruz), David specializes in local Historic Preservation and adaptive reuse, construction management, and re-purposing material that would otherwise end up in the landfill.
 March 21st 6:00 p.m.
"YERT" Movie Screening
YERT: Your Environmental Road Trip
50 States. 1 Year. Zero Garbage?
Called to action by a planet in crisis, three friends hit the road - with hope, humor...and all of their trash - to explore America (the good, the bad, and the weird) in search of groundbreaking environmental innovators in this award-winning docu-comedy.
Join us and meet the filmmakers for a special Santa Cruz screening.
Tickets available for $5 at greenspace
Film at 6:00, Q+A with the Filmmakers at 7:30
For more info, visit grassrootzcafe.com
 March 30th 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Lightfoot Industries Supper Club
Lightfoot Industries, a hybrid social enterprise that provides entrepreneurial training for teenagers. We use a for-profit restaurant, retail line, and innovative curriculum to model social, environmental and fiscal responsibility.
Lightfoot Supper Club events benefit Lightfoot Academy, and allowed them to acquire their own kitchen and teaching staff, and provide weekly work shifts for over 25 teens apprentices. Supper Club events feature a 5-course, hand-crafted & locally sourced menu paired with local wines, dessert and coffee. Non-alcoholic Lightfoot Sodas will also be included in the ticket price. In addition to dinner, the evening will include private discounted shopping, a short fundraising presentation, Lightfoot teen guest speaker.
Vegetarian & Gluten-free dinner requests can be accommodated, please alert Lightfoot at least 5 full days before the event.
Cost: $100 per Person
Menu and Tickets will be available starting March 1st
For more info, please visit lightfootind.com
Can't make it in March?
We will be hosting another Supper Club on Friday, April 27th.
 April 6th 5:00-7:00 p.m.
First Friday Art Tour
First Friday returns to greenspace. Join us from 5-7 and meet the artists, enjoy some tasty finger foods, and receive 10% off all in-stock items.
Stay tuned for details..
April 14th 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Adventures in Sprouting
Learn how to grow delicious, super-healthy sprouts of all sorts, right at home in your kitchen. Fun and easy, this interactive hour will include a review of technique, seed types and some basics to get you started on your very own adventures in sprouting! $5 fee includes a sprouting chart and spout tasting.
$5 Materials fee, Limited to 20 participants
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April 27th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ecostucco Demonstration
The mysteries, beauty and procedures for working with lime plaster are unveiled by the founder of the company, with special emphasis on how to plaster and seal shower surrounds. Everyone is welcome to this introductory workshop, from professionals, to curious homeowners. There will be time for all levels of questions.
FREE
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Visit ecostucco.com for more info
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Community Events
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Green Drinks
Thursday, March 1st 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cafe Mare - 740 Front St, SC
Aurora Winslade from UCSC will provide an overview of sustainability projects at the university. UCSC is a national leader in campus sustainability and student leadership development. Come hear success stories from student sustainability leaders, learn about UCSC's sustainability progress, and engage in a lively discussion on campus/community relations and opportunities for collaboration.
Green Drinks is an informal networking event where environmentally-minded people meet over drinks. Explore other green events in Santa Cruz through EcoCruz!
 Habitat for Humanity Parking Lot sale
Saturday, March 3rd 9:00-1:00 p.m.
2809 Mission St (adjacent to farmers market)
Habitat for Humanity will be holding a "parking lot" sale at 2809 Mission Street (adjacent to the Westside Farmers Market) from 9-1 pm on Saturday, March 3rd. Tools, building materials and more will be available. All proceeds will support the Blake Lane
Townhouse project in Scott's Valley.
For more info, visit habitatsc.org/blakelane
 USGBC Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, March 7th 5:30-8:00
10300 Merritt St., Castroville
From Solar to Commercial Properties, Green Leases are New, Cool, and Here to Stay
Most of us don't know much about Green Leases. For example: How do Solar Leases work, and is it better to buy or lease solar systems? What are Green Commercial Leases, what elements should they include, and how do I negotiate a Green Lease? Attorneys Angela Lipanovich of Estriatus Law, and Rikesh Patel of BuchalterNemer will present on Green Leases and answer your questions during this informative evening.
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USGBC Water Conservation Showcase
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Tuesday, March 20th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Pacific Energy Center - 851 Howard Street, SF
The US Green Building Council's 9th Annual Water Conservation Showcase brings together local and national experts to address water conservation topics including policies, rebates, business case studies, treatment innovations, storm-water management, low impact development, water supply history and future, and water reuse solutions. Connect wih professionals and meet representatives from some of the most exciting organizations in water conservation. Doors open from 9AM - 6PM. Space at sessions will be first-come first-served.
More info available at USGBC-NCC.org
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Slow Coast Green Fondo
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 Sunday April 29th: Supporting Santa Cruz community non-profits through the promotion of green solutions, healthier lifestyles and a sustainable future.
The 2012 Slow Coast Green Fondo is the official Pre-Tour of California event for Santa Cruz County.
Who do you ride for? The Slow Coast Green Fondo is a fundraising ride partnering with the Tour of California- SC County Stage, as well as, other local organizations and non-profits in the Santa Cruz Community including: Diabetic Youth Foundation, Food What?!, Save Our Shores, Ecology Action, & SCCCC.
The Slow Coast Green Fondo is themed around local green solutions for everyday living, from food choices to transportation & energy choices. The Green Expo will be an opportunity for the community to connect with green businesses and learn how to get involved with Green industries and grow the green economy.
The day will conclude with a Multi-Course Slow Food Dinner with local wine pairing, raffle, & auction. The dinner will be hosted by Main Street Garden & Cafe.
For more info, check out GreenFondo.com |
Klean Kanteen: Steel Pints & Insulated Colors
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 Klean Kanteen's Steel Pint Cups are another in a long-line of solutions to single-use plastic. Made of 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, the 16oz Kanteen Steel Pint Cup is durable, versatile, reusable, and dishwasher safe. Won't break like glass pints. Won't fill the garbage can or landfill like the ubiquitous red cup. Customize your Cup with one of four silicone "pint rings." Attach it to your person with a cool carabiner (both sold separately-but we've got 'em!).
Colored insulated Kanteens put a fun twist on the highly functional insulated Kanteens. Double-wall, vacuum-insulated Kanteens keep hot liquids hot and cool liquids cold for hours. They feature the standard wide-mouth lids, so lids can be interchanged across the entire wide-mouth line.
For more info, visit KleanKanteen.com |
Ecofusion: Stranded Flooring Sale
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 Save up to 25% on select
Ecofusion Strand-Woven
Bamboo + Poplar Flooring (Pictured)
Strand Poplar Flooring at $5.89 / s.f.
Solid Strand Bamboo at $3.79-$4.49 / s.f. Engineered Strand Bamboo at $3.59 / s.f. Dye-Infused Strand Bamboo at $5.79 / s.f.
Quantities are limited. Please stop by the store
to see the lineup of styles and colors.
May not be combined with any other discount.
About Ecofusion:
Ecofusion is an aptly named and dynamic line of flooring. Ecofusion flooring products blend renewable and recyclable products from the earth and "fuse" them into innovative flooring solutions for the home. They take products such as renewable bamboo and recycled hardwood scraps from furniture factories and turn them into beautiful flooring.
Stranded products are among the hardest and most durable floors available, with unique coloration and grain.
For more about Ecofusion, visit EcofusionFlooring.com |
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.
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