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Who Said What: Your Guide to Going Green in San Diego

Published : 4/7/2009 by DiscoverSD


If you aren’t already living Green to rock the eco-chic look, it’s time to hop on the fuel-efficient train and embrace eco-conscious living in honor of April – official Earth Month.


From business efforts to media guides, San Diego makes it easy to Go Green. Let’s find out who said what about Green lifestyle.


Shop Green: Hit up Migrate Home in Encinitas, Cedros Soles in Solana Beach and All Vegan in University Heights to snag some all-natural looks. (CitySearch)


Eat Green: Hungry? Be smart about where you stick your fork, and follow the advice of these vegan locals. Check out Pokez Mexican Restaurant, Synergy Raw Bakery, Vegan Zone and Stephanie’s Bakery for San Diego vegan restaurant that rock. (Yelp)


Support Green: Discover organic entertainment and visit the many local farmers’ markets in San Diego. From La Jolla to Hillcrest and Little Italy, come out in the sun to support some of the best San Diego farmers’ markets this season. (SanDiegoMagazine)


Be Green: Choose beauty products enhanced by a variety of natural ingredients – such as Organic Compact Power Bronzer by Nvey Eco and Biodynamic Beauty Eye Crème by Jurlique, and other natural product to make you shimmer like the sun. (944)


Live Green: When at home, think and act green; dispose of toxic chemicals properly, remove and replace with sustainable options, check for carbon monoxide, and open the windows! These and many more simple tricks will help you live green at home. (Kudzu)


Play Green: Many San Diego professional sports teams are taking strides to promote eco-conscious living. The Padres are recycling and offering a secure parking area for bicycles and the Chargers are making a bold statement: “Blue + Gold = Green” – the new slogan for environmental work. (SignonSanDiego)


More eco-conscious lifestyle tips on DiscoverSD.com: Try Lean and Green for lunch in La Jolla or Tender Greens for dinner in Point Loma. Support green initiatives at San Diego charity events. Wash your ride at EcoPit at Fashion Valley. Learn what it really means to green in San Diego.


Green Pics: Eco-friendly bag photo by BusinessWeek.com. Check out San Diego farmers' market photos here.

Going Green in San Diego

It’s nice to see professional sports organizations like the Chargers that are getting involved and bringing awareness to fans of the importance of saving the environment. We've already brought an eco-certified line of sports balls (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and more) to market that are certified Fair Trade. Stop by our blog at www.fairtradesports.com if you care to learn more. Christina Cottingham Email: christina@fairtradesports.com Blog: http://www.fairtradesports.com Fair Trade Sports ~ Eco-Certified, Fair Trade, Union-Made ~ Balls for soccer, football, and more... ~ All after-tax profits to children's charities

Christina Cottingham on 4/16/2009 11:07:49 AM

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