CLIMATE CHANGE
Where are we today with respect to the threat of climate change? Read a brief response from MGA member Jack Wickham, and watch this space for more info soon!
Where are we today with respect to the threat of climate change? Read a brief response from MGA member Jack Wickham, and watch this space for more info soon!
BEAUTIFULLY AWARE SAFE COSMETICS GUIDE
“Beautifully Aware” has been developing a resource to guide safe choices for personal care products. Have you heard of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Card? Well, it's a lot like that. Think of a pocket-sized card you can keep in your wallet that not only tells you what ingredients are most harmful to you, but also tells you which specific products the Beautifully Aware have found to be safe, effective, economical, and locally available. To finalize the Safe Cosmetics Guide, we are finishing research on lip products, and two local companies. The card is coming soon to a wallet near you!
“Beautifully Aware” has been developing a resource to guide safe choices for personal care products. Have you heard of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Card? Well, it's a lot like that. Think of a pocket-sized card you can keep in your wallet that not only tells you what ingredients are most harmful to you, but also tells you which specific products the Beautifully Aware have found to be safe, effective, economical, and locally available. To finalize the Safe Cosmetics Guide, we are finishing research on lip products, and two local companies. The card is coming soon to a wallet near you!
U.N. URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACCORDS
U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
MGA pushed hard and supported the city in adoption of two operations alternating agreements: the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and the UN Urban Environmental Accords. This was touted by the Mayor as the most important accomplishment of the City in 2007. These declarations morally bind the city to reducing their carbon footprint and improving the quality of life in our community.
U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
MGA pushed hard and supported the city in adoption of two operations alternating agreements: the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and the UN Urban Environmental Accords. This was touted by the Mayor as the most important accomplishment of the City in 2007. These declarations morally bind the city to reducing their carbon footprint and improving the quality of life in our community.
RENEWABLE ENERGY PLAN
MGA has written and is hoping the city will take advantage of a renewable energy plan designed for city infrastructure and to be self funding. MGA has repeatedly attempted to share this with the City of Monterey but thus far has not been able to get the ear of the City. With our new approach of attempting to demonstrate how a project like this can and will be an economic stimulus in the community MGA hopes to overcome the resistance and make substantial progress in the City wide renewable energy field.
MGA has written and is hoping the city will take advantage of a renewable energy plan designed for city infrastructure and to be self funding. MGA has repeatedly attempted to share this with the City of Monterey but thus far has not been able to get the ear of the City. With our new approach of attempting to demonstrate how a project like this can and will be an economic stimulus in the community MGA hopes to overcome the resistance and make substantial progress in the City wide renewable energy field.
Random Acts of Energy Efficiency:
Do you ever go into a restroom that is overlit? More lights than necessary? Well, you can save energy by delamping, or unscrewing the bulb and unscrewing unnecessary energy demand.
Commit random acts of energy efficiency today!
Do you ever go into a restroom that is overlit? More lights than necessary? Well, you can save energy by delamping, or unscrewing the bulb and unscrewing unnecessary energy demand.
Commit random acts of energy efficiency today!
THE ENVIRONMENTAL FILM CAFÉ
MGA has reinvigorated CSMC's film series formerly known as the Watch Talk and Act. The MGA Environmental Film Cafe presents environmental films in partnership with local filmmakers and organizations, and provides guests with take-home environmental actions and lessons. Films are shown at the East Village Coffee Lounge and outdoors Downtown Monterey. See events posting for upcoming film cafe events. Also, look for other films including A Convenient Truth, Who Killed the Electric Car, Bird Song, Escape from Suburbia, King Corn, The Future of Food, and more. Contact MGA for Sponsorship opportunities.
MGA has reinvigorated CSMC's film series formerly known as the Watch Talk and Act. The MGA Environmental Film Cafe presents environmental films in partnership with local filmmakers and organizations, and provides guests with take-home environmental actions and lessons. Films are shown at the East Village Coffee Lounge and outdoors Downtown Monterey. See events posting for upcoming film cafe events. Also, look for other films including A Convenient Truth, Who Killed the Electric Car, Bird Song, Escape from Suburbia, King Corn, The Future of Food, and more. Contact MGA for Sponsorship opportunities.