Community Corner
Patch Picks: Earth Day!
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, this week's Patch Picks highlights five (easy) ways to make your lifestyle a little more eco-friendly.
Environmentalism isn’t just for treehuggers anymore. Get in on all the green action—it’s easier than you might think! Little lifestyle changes here and there add up over time to a big impact. For example, if everyone in San Marino started riding a bike around town just on Saturdays, do you have any idea how much we’d decrease our carbon footprint by in a year? Me neither, but I’ll bet you a reusable, hand-woven hemp tote bag that it’s a lot.
Here are a few more ideas to inspire your eco-friendly inner child:
1) Green your clean. Got drycleaning? Visit Fashion Cleaners at two locations in San Marino—they use the GreenEarth® Cleaning system, a gentle, ecologically safe approach to taking care of your apparel, including delicates.
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2) Just say no to paper cups and bags. Next time you stop in at for coffee, bring your own travel mug instead of getting your drink in a to-go cup. In fact, if you bring in your own reusable drink container on Earth Day, Starbucks will give you a free cup of coffee or tea! When shopping along Huntington Drive and elsewhere, take a reusable bag with you. This will make a huge difference to a whole lot of trees out there.
3) Plan ahead. How many times a week do you make a quick run to the grocery store to pick up something you forgot, or decided on the spur of the moment that you needed? With a little advance planning, you can cut down on those extra trips, and on extra fuel emissions while you’re at it. For that matter…
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4) Ride a bike. Besides saving you money on gas and reducing your contribution to L.A.’s iconic smog layer, using a bicycle is a great way to get in shape. Not a bad deal! Check out Jones Bicycles for advice, equipment recommendations and cycling accessories.
5) Buy produce at your local farmers market. South Pasadena has one every Thursday night from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’s close enough to ride your bike (hint hint). And don’t forget your reusable tote bag for your purchases!
Green Bonus!: Check out local Earth-friendly events like on Friday and a at on Saturday.
