Trees in Pasadena

If you live in or around Pasadena and would like to provide feedback on the tree program? What do you think about having fruit trees on City property?

To participate in the survey, please visit the City of Pasadena website at www.cityofpasadena.net/publicworks/urbanforestsurvey. Residents, businesses, and visitors will also be encouraged to participate in the survey via a media release, Neighborhood Connections, social media, Field Representatives, and direct outreach to key stakeholders including, but not limited to the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and business districts. The survey will be available until February 1, 2015.

Green homes, off the grid!

http://www.dwell.com/green/slideshow/dwell-homes-grid-part-two#2

Check out these off the grid homes - vacation home anyone? Actual home where you live? Or are there adaptations we can make to our current homes so that our current homes can be more green? What have you done to make your home more green? Please reply and let us know.

Pasadena's new seed library

This is so cool - Pasadena has a seed library! Can't wait to try it. 

http://coloradoboulevard.net/sat-april-19-pasadena-1st-seed-library/

#interstellar #whydowekeepbuyingmorestuff

Saw Interstellar on Saturday - loved it! What a twist, and what a reminder that we are not doing enough to protect this earth. We've got to somehow get to a net-zero impact. There are too many of us living on this non-infinite planet to not do something major right now: save water, save electricity, buy less disposable goods, buy local, drive less, plant more, get outside more. What can I do today to make a smaller impact on this earth?

Rain Barrels - LA Rebates

Check this out! I'm waiting to find out if my water company offers rebates.
Top 5 Reasons to Harvest Rainwater!

• Protect our rivers, streams, and ponds from runoff pollution
• Divert water from the municipal storm drain system
• Conserve this vital natural resource and reduce your water bills
• Use the nitrogen-rich rain water to grow healthy and lush plants
• Control moisture levels around the foundation of your home
• Hey! Tanks LA

http://rainbarrelprogram.org/la



#savewater
#rainbarrels
@Hey!TanksLA

Solar for electricity and $1,000 in October

This month Sungevity is offering a $1,000 for those that sign up in October at www.Sungevity.com. Check it out and get a free solar quote.
Use referral code 219245

 

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Perfect flusher

#savewater #greatdesign

 

Small button for #1 and big button for #2 and I don't know about you but I'm not inclined to use my foot to flush this one, which is perfect. Great design @lavenderandhoneyespresso.com in Pasadena

This as opposed to the green handle flusher that needs to be pulled up (with your hand - ick! or with the top of your foot - ick!) and has been used by me in many airports (yes - with the top of my foot)and has been described in detail by others including here www.portigal.com. I guess if you were quite flexible and had great balance you could turn around and lift it up with the bottom of your right shoe, or facing the toilet bend your left knee out to the side and use the bottom of your left shoe to lift this up but given that most stalls are barely big enough to turn around in I'm guessing you won't do that.