>> Get paid to get rid of your water-thirsty L.A. lawn. L.A. Department of Water and Power will now pay you “$1 for each square foot of turf removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, mulching and water-permeable hardscapes.” The program’s like Santa Monica’s eco-lawn grants, except L.A.’s comes a few years late and offers a lot less money. Still, drought-tolerant gardens are a gift that keeps giving, especially now with the new water rules and tiered fee structure.

>> Is it greener to wash your own car, or to take it to the neighborhood car wash? The answer: Get rid of your grassy lawn:

If you’re really worried about your water footprint, though, look past your driveway. As the Lantern noted in a past column, the average American lawn guzzles 21,600 gallons of water annually—at that rate, you could give your car a 10-minute hose bath every other day.

>> Santa Monica Farmers’ Market’s already entered into the America’s Favorite Farmers Market contest — so all you have to do is go over and vote for it! The winning market will get reusable tote bags to give its customers. (via mnn)

>> Volunteer to be a Santa Monica bicycle advocate. I’m wondering who put up the Craigslist ad. Bikerowave? Santa Monica Spoke? Whoever wrote this needs to highlight why someone would actually want to do this, instead of just listing the “obligations.” Volunteering should be fun –

>> Five winners of the Green Effect will win $20,000 to make their neighborhoods greener! Just write a short essay (100 – 250 words) about your eco-idea, then send that in — along with optional photos and video — by June 8.

Photo by ~Florian

0 Comments