Long Beach sustainability

Grants Support Aquarium’s Legacy Project Bringing Students and Science Together

The Aquarium of the Pacific recently received grants from Oxy Long Beach, Inc. and the LeBurta Atherton Foundation that will benefit the Aquarium’s Legacy Project. This project will continue the Aquarium’s long-standing relationship with two local schools and provide science learning experiences to underserved Long Beach families. Oxy granted $25,000 toward this project, and the [...]

CSULB Student Recreation and Wellness Center Awarded University’s First-Ever LEED Designation

In a first for the university, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) has been awarded a LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first-ever LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, designation given to a building at the university.

High School Students Encouraged to Join the 3rd Annual Solar Grand Prix Competition

The 2012 Solar Grand Prix will not happen until April 21st, but many teams are already registered and excited to compete. Last year, the event picked up steam and saw 150 teams and over 400 students race their carefully designed and constructed cars in El Dorado Park. The Solar Grand Prix challenges local students to [...]

The U.S. Postal Service Keeps the Holidays Green With Eco-Friendly Shipping

Holly branches and pine boughs aren’t the only green signs of the holiday season – mailers and shippers can also count on the Postal Service to help them go green, save green, and be green this time of year. “The Postal Service is one of the greenest mailing and shipping companies in the world,” said [...]

Green LB Presents: 3rd & Elm Holiday Craft-A-Round

Green Long Beach is proud to present the first annual 3rd and Elm Holiday Craft-A-Round hosted in collaboration with the local businesses on 3rd street and Elm Street in Long Beach. This free event will be held Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 11am-4pm, and is open to the public to celebrate a more sustainable holiday by [...]

Jeff Williams Selected as Executive Director of Leadership Long Beach

The Board of Directors of Leadership Long Beach (LLB) formally named Jeff Williams as its Executive Director at its October board meeting. Williams has served as interim Executive Director since December 2010 and will continue to manage the organization’s community development leadership programs, lead fundraising efforts, cultivate alumni activity and represent the organization at community [...]

“Let’s Talk Port” Concludes With Centennial Documentary Screening

The Port of Long Beach will host the fourth in a series of Centennial-related “Let’s Talk Port” forums on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Long Beach Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, 90822, from 7 to 8 p.m. The workshop will offer a screening of the short Centennial documentary film narrated by TV and movie legend [...]

City of Long Beach Names Aquarium of the Pacific a Certified Green Business

After a thorough application and auditing process, the City of Long Beach Office of Sustainability has named the Aquarium of the Pacific in its Green Business Recognition Program. In its final feedback report to the Aquarium, the Office of Sustainability included recognition for the institution’s most progressive, environmentally conscious practices. These included green building practices, [...]

Free Presentation Explains How to Harvest Rainwater, Reduce Pollution

Residents who want to learn how harvesting rainwater can lower water bills and reduce stormwater pollution are invited to attend a free presentation at the Long Beach Main Library, 101 Pacific Avenue, on Saturday, October 29, from 2 – 4 pm. “Rainwater harvesting is an innovative way to conserve water, irrigate landscaping and reduce the [...]

Author Nate Downey Noted Rainwater Harvesting Expert to Speak at Main Library

“Every drop of rain is an opportunity, every storm a resource” ~ Nate Downey If we want thriving landscapes, abundant food, strong communities, and sustainable economies, we can start by treasuring the rain. Join Nate Downey, author of the newly-published book Harvest the Rain on Saturday, October 29, 2:00-4:00pm for a talk and book-signing event [...]

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