Jessica Peltz of eco-calendar GoToGreenLA recommends the top green events this week. For ALL the great green events taking place in LA this week and beyond, check out GoToGreenLA.

“Clean Your Space” Campaign Launch Street Clean Up — Sat., Dec. 6, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Silver Lake Sunset Junction, Sunset Blvd. between Maltman Ave. and Manzanita St., Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Cost: Free

Put trash in its place and walk your talk along with Surfrider Foundation for the launch of the “Clean Your Space” campaign. Reducing the amount of garbage that ends up in waterways starts with cleaning it up off of the streets and sidewalks. Local media will cover this event, and restaurants will offer discounts to participants. Check in will be between Lovecraft Biofuels and the Jiffy Lube on Sunset.

The Vanishing of the Bees Documentary Viewing Party — Sat., Dec. 6 and Sun., Dec. 7, 6 pm. 821 Traction Ave. #108, Downtown Los Angeles. Cost: $30 donation. RSVP required at maryam@vanishingbees.com.

Enjoy honey from around the world, organic eats, gift raffles, live performances, and clips from the upcoming documentary “The Vanishing of the Bees” (view trailer) while helping to support its release. With two years in the making across America and Europe, the film explores why bees are dying out, the consequences of their disappearance, and how they can be saved. Every dollar raised is doubled to help this film get off the ground.

Sustainable Sundays: Sustainable L.A., Sustainable World — Tues., Nov. 25, 7 pm. 1824 Old Ranch Rd., Los Angeles. Cost: $6. Space is limited to 40 people; RSVP to srnichols@mac.com.

Re-imagine the future of our planet with the local chapter of Bioneers: people who are “working with nature to heal nature and ourselves.” Guest speaker Jim Carter, an investment advisor, will discuss green investing and how as an environmentalist you can make money while being responsible. Arrive as close to 7 pm as possible to get the eating underway; bring a potluck snack or beverage, and only bring food in reusable containers for a zero-waste event!

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