Category: Green

We’re looking forward to the 4th annual Green Long Beach! Festival and wanted to get a head start on spreading the word. It’s happening June 9 at the Marina Green near Shoreline Village in downtown Long Beach. “Change Is In The Air” is the theme this year. Organizers declared  “Ignite Change” as last year’s theme.  Read the […]

Along with dedicated individuals, vibrant community groups, local non-profits and businesses, Green Long Beach! collectively streams their efforts toward a greener city.  Join them Saturday, June 11 for the 2011 Green Long Beach! Festival from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at The Promenade.  This event features live music and art, a fiery performance from Sirena Serpentina,  a Green market, educational workshops […]

We’re proud to support the first ever Creative ReUse Day Sunday, February 27 hosted by The Long Beach Depot for Creative ReUse.  This block party event, sponsored by Pepsi Refresh, celebrates community and the creative use of recycled and used materials.  Lisa Hernandez, store owner and visionary in the East Village Arts District, hopes to inspire everyone […]

  Today’s sunny post focuses on one of our favorite fashion designers and inspiring projects, Native Sol.  Founded by May Salem, Native Sol is a family-run lifestyle company offering unique, earth-friendly and fashionable clothing,  jewelry, and accessories.  In their own words, Native Sol “specializes in using Natural Plant Fibers, renewable resources, sustainable, recycled and reclaimed materials, and other Eco-Friendly methods of production.”  This women’s top (pictured […]

Meet Micaela Aldana, owner and creator of Aldana Mica: handmade finger-crocheted clothing, accessories, and upcycled art.  Made from reused materials and a favorite among eco-friendly fashionistas, Aldana Mica pieces are one-of-a-kind.  From aprons and scarves, to frames and yoga mat bags, she creates beautiful designs that we love.  Also known as Micky, this  “crafty vegan”  from Argentina  frequents grassroots events as […]