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27 May 2019 |
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Resilient Trees
~Gary Hedden Master Arborist Dave Muffly told a packed room at the Los Altos Library about the importance of planting resilient trees, trees that will do well now, and continue to do well in a future shaped by climate change. He started his talk describing his experience as chief arborist at Apple Park, the new […]
Continue Reading11 May 2019 |
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Dr. Hardy Jones Memorial Bike Ride
For the third year, GreenTown Los Altos led a bike ride in memory of the late Dr. Hardy Jones of Los Altos. Hardy collected scrap metal and turned it into what he liked to call “found art.” As an orthopedic surgeon, he also called it “orthopedic art,” turning broken pieces of metal into artwork. Most […]
Continue Reading28 Apr 2019 |
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Gas Leaf Blower Use Is Down. Here’s Why.
Gas leaf blower use has decreased in my neighborhood. How about yours? Recently hired Los Altos Police Department code enforcement officer, Karan Malhi has been busy responding to calls throughout our community for the past few months. He encourages residents to call the non-emergency police number (947-2770) when violations are in ...
Continue Reading28 Apr 2019 |
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A Zero Waste Story: How Are WE Ever Going To DO THIS?
I asked my daughter this question back in the summer of 2011 as we stood in the bathroom tissue aisle at Safeway. Surrounded by a sea of rolls in various incarnations—single-ply, double-ply, extra-soft, quilted, patterned, recycled—we couldn’t find what we wanted. You see, my daughter and I were on a quest. Concerned with the ...
Continue Reading16 Apr 2019 |
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2019 Lawn Be Gone Bike Ride
We had another great Lawn Be Gone Bike Ride on Saturday, April 13. We saw some yards without a blade of grass and lots of green and colorful plants. It can be done, and one yard had a ‘meadow lawn’ that had not been mowed in two years and it looked great. We started at the […]
Continue Reading25 Mar 2019 |
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Silicon Valley Clean Energy, Deep Decarbonization, Rebates and You!
by Cheryl Weiden Deep Decarbonization. The terminology is not exactly widespread but it’s significant because its impact is wide and deep. And Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is addressing this climate change issue by providing you rebates through saving programs. Interested? Read on! Most Los Altans are now receiving their ...
Continue Reading25 Mar 2019 |
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Try This: Make America…..Rake Again!
Did you know that Los Altos was the first city in the Bay Area to ban gas-powered leaf blowers? The ordinance has been in Los Altos’ municipal code since 1991, but enforcement has been lacking and new residents are often unaware of this law. (Los Altos Noise Ordinance, Health and Safety Chapter 6.16.070) prohibits the […]
Continue Reading01 Mar 2019 |
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Our 2019 Paid Internships Await Your Application!
Last year’s internships were so successful, we’re proud to announce our slate of 2019 Summer Internships. Organizational Overview GreenTown Los Altos is a community-based nonprofit focused on educating and inspiring people in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills to embrace environmentally sustainable practices. Started in 2007, ...
Continue Reading03 Feb 2019 |
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Can We Make Affordable Housing A Reality?
A panel discussion January 31, Affordable Housing – Ideas for Los Altos, was a tremendous success. With standing room only, it attracted 119 people and one dog! All five Los Altos council members were present and the two presenters, Randy Tsuda, President and CEO with Palo Alto Housing and Mitali Ganguly, Associate ...
Continue Reading03 Feb 2019 |
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Shrink Your Carbon Footprint Get A Rebate. Yep!
We’re all about shrinking our collective carbon footprint (we even have an evening event about it which you can register for here) which is why finding these rebates felt like serendipity! Do you know that there are many sources of FREE Money and FREE Services to help you increase your home’s energy efficiency, save ...
Continue Reading03 Feb 2019 |
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Ocean Plastics: What Goes Around Comes Around; Now In A Better Way
Hope. That was one of the main messages of a GreenTown-sponsored talk on “Ocean Plastics: Circular Economy and Green Chemistry Solutions” on Wed., Jan 23 at the Los Altos Library. Julie Noblitt, a long-time advocate for reducing plastic waste, and the Energy and Climate Director of Acterra, a Palo-Alto based regional ...
Continue Reading01 Feb 2019 |
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Ocean Plastics: What Comes Around Goes Around; Now in Better Ways
Hope. That was one of the main messages of a GreenTown-sponsored talk on “Ocean Plastics: Circular Economy and Green Chemistry Solutions” on Wed., Jan 23 at the Los Altos Library. Julie Noblitt, a long-time advocate for reducing plastic waste, and the Energy and Climate Director of Acterra, a Palo-Alto based regional ...
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