Save on Yolo Colorhouse Paint
This Summer
Now through August 15th save $5 off Yolo Colorhouse paint with a special mail-in rebate (limit 4 gallons, quarts and 5-gallon containers are not eligible). Come into the store and ask for more details.
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It's All Yoga Moves into a New Location with Many Green Elements
From downward dog to upward dog, it's all green at It's All Yoga. The Land Park yoga studio, which recently moved into a new location at 21st Street at X Street, made a commitment to be as green as possible in their new space. With help from the Green Yoga Association, owner Michelle Marlahan has created a truly eco-friendly culture.
"We incorporated some green practices in our former studio like using recycled paper and CFL's (compact fluorescent lights) for all the lighting, but in our new location we went a step further and were very mindful of the building materials we chose," Marlahan noted. "And being green is in tune with yoga because itís non-harming and you ask yourself where do the materials come from and where do they go?"
The Green Yoga Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and caring for the Earth as part of yoga, provided the foundation for being green with conference calls, a web site and ultimately a handbook for studios participating in the green yoga program. From there, Green Sacramento provided the actual materials such as zero-VOC paint, Marmoleum flooring and PaperStone countertops. Both the inside of the studio and outside of the building are colored with zero-VOC paint, Marmoleum is installed in the bathroom floor, and the PaperStone countertops greet visitors as they enter the studio.
Once Marlahan committed to the program there was no going back. "It felt so good to make green decisions as we went along. Sometimes it's hard to break those old habits of running out to a big 'box store' for this or that, but when you do it feels right. Sure, it might have cost a little more, but it made us more mindful. We learned to cut out the fluff. It was absolutely worth every penny!"
And her students are beginning to take notice, a side benefit that Marlahan really appreciates.
"The countertops are unique looking and our students ask about them, which leads us to talk about the flooring and paints. Through our efforts, people are becoming more conscious of choices they can make."
For more information on It's All Yoga go to:
http://www.itsallyoga.com/
Summer Classes at the Green Living Center Begin Soon!
We will be starting our first series of educational classes in August in green building, design, and energy and water conservation. Many customers have been asking us to provide educational opportunities. Since we now have the space and resources, we're making it happen. All classes are on Saturday mornings in August and into September. For people interested in taking more than one class we will provide a 10% discount for people who sign up for three or more classes. Please call ahead to make your reservation as space is limited in all of our classes. We look forward to seeing you here!
Class: Earthen plasters for interior and exterior finishes
Instructor: Brian Baker, Urban Earth Solutions
Date: Saturday, August 9, 9am to 3pm w/ 45 min lunch break.
Fee: $85 / person
Learn about the process for making and applying earth plasters from artist and natural builder Brian Baker from Urban Earth Solutions. The day will include class time and hands on experience with American Clay Plasters, so come in your painting clothes!
Class: Creating Edible Landscapes
Instructors: Alison Harris and Julie Steele of Peas and Harmony, an all organic nursery and garden design center
Date: Saturday, August 16, 9:30am-12pm
Fee: $40 / person
Edible landscapes can combine both aesthetic beauty and nourishment. Alison and Julie will focus on edible crops that can be planted later this season for winter and early spring harvesting. This is a great class for gardeners of all levels to start bringing food production back to the home!
Class: Simple Strategies for Making Homes More Energy Efficient.
Instructors: Scott Blunk and Katy Nicholls, GreenBuilt Construction
Date: Saturday, August 23, 9:30am-12pm
Fee: $40 / person
Scott and Katy will teach the class simple skills that homeowners and renters alike can do more easily to reduce their energy consumption while increasing the comfort level of their homes through the year.
Class: Creating Bio-Intensive Gardening
Instructors: Alison Harris and Julie Steele of Peas and Harmony, an all organic nursery and garden design center
Date: Saturday, August 30, 9:30am-12pm
Fee: $40 / person
Bio-intensive gardening combines some of the concepts used in Biodynamic gardening with principles of Permaculture to produce high-density gardens with limited space. Alison and Julie will provide principles and guidelines to improve both garden density and diversity that are practical and manageable.
Class: Drought tolerant landscaping and outdoor living spaces
Instructor: Roberta Walker, Roberta Walker Landscape and Design
Date: Saturday, September 6, 10am-12pm
Fee: $45
With several years of landscape work in the Sacramento area, Roberta has become an expert in the area of combining elegance and water conservation into the outdoor home environment. Learn concepts of design and obtain the tools that will help to increase your appreciation of your home landscape.
Movie Night at Green Sacramento Benefiting ECOS
On Friday, July 25th we will be showing "The Corporation," with all proceeds benefiting ECOS (the Environmental Council of Sacramento). This community organization focuses on local issues around land use, transportation, air quality, climate change, habitat conservation and social equity. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with drinks and light refreshments. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. A $10 donation is requested at the door and all proceeds will go directly to ECOS. For more information on ECOS go to http://www.ecosacramento.net/.
LJ Urban Builds Infill Development that is Good
LJ Urban recently completed the first unit of their 35 unit "Good" development in West Sacramento. This Saturday they will be opening the sales for their first five units which will be completed in August. This project, which is certified under LEED for Neighborhood Development, exemplifies responsible development. High-density urban-infill projects are helping to reinvigorate the local economy while reducing our transportation needs and our environmental impact at the same time. It also increases the quality of life for residents because for many, work and play can now be just around the corner from home. Green Sacramento is proud to be one of the suppliers for this project which incorporates energy efficiency as well as sustainable and healthy materials. For more information about this project check out their website at: http://www.ljurban.com/projects/good-projects/.
Grand Opening Showcases New Location
Over 400 people attended our grand opening celebration and 2nd Saturday art show on Saturday, June 14th. With vendor demonstrations, a design competition, delicious food and great weather, the day was a success. We would like to thank our vendors, Vida Cork, Osmo Stains and Sealers, and EcoTimber for providing customers with information and application techniques for their respective products. In addition, we would like to recognize GreenBuilt Construction for organizing the US Green Building Councilís Emerging Green Builders Design Competition and Zariah Tackitt of The Monkey Gallery for organizing our 2nd Saturday events. As always thank you to Zach and Ali of Dadís Deli and Catering and the New Dadís Kitchen for their delicious food!
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Friday, July 25 – Movie night at Green Sacramento. We will be showing "The Corporation" at 7 p.m. A $10 donation is requested at the door and all proceeds will go directly to ECOS.
Starting in August – our first series of educational classes begin. We will offer classes in green building, design, and energy and water conservation at the Green Living Center. Please see our schedule of classes above.
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