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GOING GREEN
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Published: January 01, 2009

Want to green your life?

Help ease the burden on Mother Earth. Try these simple tips

If you’re looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint, here’s a list of green-minded events and companies that provide eco-friendly goods and services.

Gather ’round: Chapman University will hold a series of talks concerning climate change and how a shift in practices can create economic opportunities. The series is titled “Change and Sustainability: Leadership for a New Tomorrow.” The first lecture will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and will feature Tiffany & Co. Chief Gemologist Peter C. Schneirla, who will walk about the company’s mining operations. The second presentation will be held Wednesday, March 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and will feature Sole Technology Environmental Affairs Manager Roian Arwood. Both presentations will be held at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach. For more information, e-mail events@chapman.edu.

Hip tip: South Coast Marketing & Events is hosting four green industry expos this year.

Clean and green: Eco-Clean Maid Service will clean your office or home using only non-toxic, eco-friendly products.

Learn to be green: Green Nest educates consumers on how to live healthier, more fulfilling lives while nurturing the environment.

Turn it off: Shut down your computer and printer when their not in use – you’ll save energy.

A helping hand: The Earth Resource Foundation is a leader in zero-waste conferences, training and consulting and can help your business go green – and save money.

Click here for OC METRO's annual selections of the county's most earth-friendly companies, our Green 15

Watch OC METRO's video: How "green" is YOUR company?


Pierre Senizergues, founder of eco-frendly Sole Technology and a champion of everything green, offers his 10 most helpful tips.


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