Mow down air pollution with an electric lawn mower. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) and the City of Pasadena are pleased to offer local residents an opportunity to help clean the air by exchanging an old, operable gasoline-powered lawn mower and purchasing a new Neuton^® 24 volt cordless rechargeable electric mower for only $100 (sales tax included).  Pre-registration is required.

For more information visit: www.aqmd.gov  and click on lawn mower icon or call (888) 425-6247

Bike Week Pasadena 2008 encompasses a week of festivities, workshops, pit stops, bike-related films and rides that celebrate and encourage bicycling as a healthy alternative to the automobile, May 12 through 17, 2008. All Bike Week Pasadena activities are free and open to the public.

For more information visit: http://www.cicle.org/bwp_2008/bike_week_pasadena.html

The City of Pasadena is holding two public meetings to gather stakeholder & public input as the city explores forming a plastic bag reduction program. Pasadena is committed to forging policies in support of increased environmental stewardship in partnership with the community. Pasadena’s Green City Action Plan, adopted in 2006, identifies the development of a plastic bag reduction program to support its goal of achieving zero waste to landfills by 2040.

The meetings are tailored to address different retailers’ needs and concerns. The May 27th meeting is for large grocers and retailers (gross annual sales of $2 million or more or with over 10,000 square feet of retail space). The May 29th meeting is for smaller grocers and retailers that fall under these thresholds.

In developing the framework for the program, the City will be assessing whether current store programs implemented under the Plastic Bag Recycling Act (AB 2449) have resulted in reduced plastic bag use and increased recycling of plastic bags. AB 2449 became effective July 1, 2007 and requires all large grocers and retail stores to make available containers for the collection and recycling of plastic carryout bags, and reusable bags for purchase. This and other issues will be discussed at the meeting.

For more information please contact (626) 744-6729.

This unique event is being designed to advance the sustainability initiatives of the city by engaging leaders from throughout the community. Over two days, Summit attendees will have an opportunity to hear from experts and leaders in a series of general sessions, breakout workshops and town hall meetings. This is a great opportunity to learn about the trends that are shaping California’s future, and the implications for Pasadena and other communities. Don’t miss this chance to attend a world-class in your own back yard.

For more information visit www.green-technology.org

Last Updated 05/06/2008