ZeroWaste Workshop Series

The Costa Mesa Green Task Force Presents:
Citizens for a Greener and Healthier Costa Mesa

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WHEN:
6:00pm to 8:00pm each Wednesday from February 9th to March 16th.

LOCATION:
Neighborhood Community Center - Hamilton Room
1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627

A Six-Part Family Oriented, Speaker and Training Series Geared Towards Building Awareness and Commitment in the Areas of Sustainability and Healthy Community
All at no cost


Wed, Feb. 9th, 2011: Building a Foundation at Home - There’s Not a More Important Place to Start

Join Derek Sabori, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Costa Mesa-based, Action Sports Company, Volcom and author of the children’s Eco-Action Adventure book Lu and the Earth Bug Crew Zap the Energy Spikes for a conversation about committing to “Greener Lifestyle” changes at home.

Also, meet the Founding Members of the Costa Mesa Green Task Force and learn what we’re all about and how you can be a part of this important movement.

Wed, Feb. 16th, 2011: The Fundamentals of the 4 Rs - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

The Four Rs are the cornerstone to a Greener community. Join Stephanie Barger from Earth Resource Foundation and Michael Carey from the Orange Coast College Recycling Center to break down some of the mystery behind recycling. What are the four Rs? What actually gets recycled? How can you make a difference? Can we get to Zero Waste?

Wed, Feb. 23rd, 2011: Conscious Consumerism - The Real Costs of What We Consume

We vote with our pockets and every time we make a purchase, we cast a vote for the way things are. Join Jesse Baker, PhD from Ecofficiency and other speakers as we discuss and breakdown the true costs associated with the things we consume on a daily basis.

Wed, Mar. 2nd, 2011: Home Skills for the Green Citizen - Keeping Your Home in the “Green” Zone

Save resources and have fun learning to preserve food and compost your leftovers. Join Delilah Snell, a Master Preserver, of The Road Less Traveled Store and others as the series tackles these insightful skill sets for the home!

Wed, Mar. 9th, 2011: Keeping it Green at School - Help Promote Healthy Living at Our Schools

Our kids are at school for more than 150 days out of the year. You’ve made changes at home, but you want to see those changes happen at school as well, right? Join Green Up Our Schools, the Moms from the Davis Magnet School Earth Lab, Teachers from College Park Elementary and others to learn about what it takes to get your school to be a “Green” leader in the community.

Wed, Mar. 16th, 2011: Mobilizing - Take What You’ve Learned, Pass It On, Build a Healthier Community, Make Things Happen

You’ve made changes at home, changes at work and even changes at your school, and you’re ready to pass on the message and get the rest of the community on board - so what’s next? Join Sibley Sabori from the Costa Mesa EcoMoms club, Newport Harbor Surf and Environmental Class – Youth Against Styrofoam Campaign and Eric Chevalier from Zero Trash Newport Beach to learn about outreach techniques to enlist community involvement.

RSVP appreciated - please email info@earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163

Costa Mesa Green Task Force helps install a bicycle rack

Visit Bonzai Bowl off 17th St and Irvine Ave to check out what business owners can do to make a difference in Costa Mesa.

Thank to our own founding Costa Mesa Task Force member, Jim Fitzpatrick, for orchestrating everything so quickly!

Thank you to Two Wheels, One Planet for helping with the installation and donating the actual bike rack!

Thank you Daily Pilot for covering the ribbon cutting!
http://articles.dailypilot.com/2010-05-27/entertainment/dpt-bikeability052710_1_bike-rack-bike-route-costa-mesa-chamber