The Central Coast Guide to Green & Healthy Living!

56 Pages·2012·11.29 MB·English

Free
Fall 2012
Bringing People Together...
To Make A Sustainable Difference!
Toys: 3 Ways to Make Better Choices...page 30
Dark Chocolate: Good & Good for You...page 36
Household Tips for a Greener Fall...page 45
The Central Coast Guide to
Green & Healthy Living!
Ventana Grill is where great food and atmosphere
stylishly intersect. Enjoy contemporary coastal fusion
cuisine and an extensive tequila selection.
Breathtaking ocean views make every event,
large or small, unique and unforgettable.
2575 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
[phone]
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We delight in the
beauty of the butterfy,
but rarely admit the
changes it has gone
through to achieve
that beauty.
~ Maya Angelou
Red, White and Blue
is the new Green!
While “Natural” and “Organic” are still the most-preferred food labels,
a survey fnds that “Grown in the USA” is becoming more and more
popular. Americans are increasingly worried about food contamination, and
concerned about water treatment and crop fertilization in other countries.
There is also growing support for family farms and local sourcing. People
are also very concerned about the economy and job losses. Buying “Grown
in the USA” is a way to help fellow Americans. Green buying behavior seems to be crossing all
socioeconomic barriers. Consumers now have a better understanding of how green choices in
personal care, food and household products directly affect the well being of their families as well
as the planet. They seem to know that together we can make a difference!
Margaret Hennessy
Founder/Publisher
Solstice Green Directory Mission: To provide information on environmental issues and ways to address
concerns of residents on the Central Coast. To help educate consumers so that they can make better choices locally
by providing visibility of green and healthy products and services. To develop and provide business networking
opportunities to encourage relationships that will support a more sustainable community.
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Founder/Publisher
Margaret Henesy CONTENTS
The Solstice Green Directory
Fall 2012
Graphic Designer
John Karp
Upcoming EvEnts 4
Advertising Sales dirEctory 5
Madeline Palaszewski
and Judith Bernstein fEatUrEs
Drinking Green Tea May Help With Weight Loss 20
Marketing &
Community Relations Health Benefts of Carob 22
Madeline Palaszewski Rolling Toward a Greener Lifestyle 24
Compost as Much as Possible This Fall 28
Distribution
Toys: 3 Ways to Make Better Choices 30
Eddie Rivera
Green and Clean 32
Intern Program Rid Sidewalks of Pesky Weeds 34
Sean Murphy, Alicia Hawkins Dark Chocolate: Good and Good for You 36
Aric Sleeper, Kristen Schlotman,
and Kelly Wake Eat Your Fall Colors 38
Save the Sea Otter 40
Special Thanks To Well, What's up With Water? 42
Gary Elem, Margaret Camuso,
Warren Dolezal, Diane Parnell, Household Tips for a Greener Fall 45
Jackie Turner, and Sarah Twisselman Fall Planting Pointers 47
3 Eco-Friendly Fabrics to Consider 48
Tech Support & Graphic Design
Jenny Malott and Chris Maloney
Solstice Publishing, LLC
4251 South Higuera Street, Suite 800
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
[phone]
www.slosolstice.com
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Upcomin g (All events
are open to
Events the public)
Thursday, September 20th
Fall Green Mixer
Where: Hive Natural Beauty Collective
2033 Santa Barbara St., SLO
www.hivebeauty.com
805.439.2255
When: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Food: Tio Alberto's Mexican Food
Beer: Central Coast Brewing
Live Music: Acoustico!
$5 donation to beneft the AIDS Support Network.
Over $1,000 in FREE Giveaways, Meet the GREEN Wizard,
& participate FREE in our Mini Soapbox!
Wednesday, December 5th
Holiday Green Mixer
Where: Ventana Grill
2575 Price Street, Pismo Beach
www.ventanagrill.com
805.773.0000
When: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Enjoy Food & Live Music!
Bear & Wine available for purchase.
$5 donation to beneft Achievement House.
Over $1,000 in FREE Giveaways, Meet the GREEN Wizard,
& participate FREE in our Mini Soapbox!
Mini Workshop Series (TBA)
Where: San Luis Business Center
4251 S. Higuera St., SLO
When: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
FREE Workshop on various Green & Healthy Living Topics
PLUS small business tips! Snacks provided!
Seating is Limited. Call to reserve your space!
Make new friends... make a difference!
Call for sponsorship information:
805.473.5064
directory
AIR QUALITY ARCHITECTS
Aeroseal California • [phone] Liv-In Environments • [phone]
Certifed Duct Diagnostics & Sealing Gregory D. Soto, Architect
Reduce energy usage up to 30% Passive Solar Design/Sustainable
www.aerosealcalifornia.com Design for Residential & Commercial
Please see display ad on page 33
AROMATHERAPY
ACCESSORIES & GIFTS Carol Dawn’s Refexology & Massage
Bambu Batu • [phone] Aromatherapy, too • [phone]
The House of Bamboo Serving San Luis Obispo for 26 years
1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo 93401 1171 Toro St., Suite B, San Luis Obispo
www.bambubatu.com Please see display ad on page 13
Organic natural products for your conscious lifestyle
Ruth’s Herbal Remedies • [phone]
Handcrafted products made w/ certifed organic herbs/
ACUPUNCTURE essential oils for healing & relief
Clare B. Lowery L.Ac. • [phone] www.ruthsherbalremedies.com
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Herbology Please see display ad on page 49
Licensed over 20 years • ClareLowery.com
ASTROLOGY
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SLO Astrologers • [phone]
Obispo Hyperbaric • [phone] Call for updated meeting information.
Are you suffering from brain trauma, stress, anxiety, sloastrologers.blogspot.com
chronic fatigue, injury/surgery? Get relief. Call Now!
805 Aerovista Place, Ste. 102
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 AYURVEDA
www.ObispoHyperbaric.com Balanced Living Ayurveda
Please see display ad on page 21 Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist
Holly Padove • [phone]
The Oxygen Studio • [phone]
Offering Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Sales of Shirodhara • Organic Herbal Oil Therapy
Mild Hyperbaric Chambers Deeply calms the central nervous system
1012 Pacifc St. #C San Luis Obispo ClareLowery.com • [phone]
www.theoxygenstudio.com
Please see display ad on page 43
$109 for a 3 month
Like Us On Facebook! Directory Listing. Call today!
www.facebook.com/solsticegreendirectory 805.473.5064
Tell them you found them in Solstice! • www.slosolstice.com 5
BABY & CHILDREN BOOKKEEPING
EcoBambino • [phone] BottomLine Bookkeeping
863 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Affordable! Accurate! Prompt!
Natural, eco-friendly products for children. Diane Parnell • [phone]
www.ShopEcoBambino.com Please see display ad on page 11
Please see display ad on page 31
BREWERY
BARTER BUSINESS GROUP
CentralCoastBrewing.com • (805) 783-BREW
Cal Coast Trade • Call Gregg • [phone]
Local, fresh & delicious beers • 1422 Monterey St, SLO
A sustainable way to do business!
Sustainable business practices, including bike delivery
Watch the video on our web site...
Please see display ad on page 15
www.calcoasttrade.com
Please see display ad on page 19
BUILDING RESOURCES
BATH & BODY Aeroseal California • [phone]
Original Sprout • [phone] Certifed Duct Diagnostics & Sealing
Natural hair & skin care for the whole family Reduce energy usage up to 30%
www.OriginalSprout.com www.aerosealcalifornia.com
Please see display ad on page 31 Please see display ad on page 33
Ruth’s Herbal Remedies • [phone] Matt Clark Tile & Stone • [phone]
Super hydrating/anti-aging facial & massage cremes 181 Tank Farm Rd. Ste. 140, SLO www.mattclarktile.com
Made with all certifed organic ingredients We carry beautiful environmentally friendly products
Please see display ad on page 49 Please see display ad on page 51
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DIRECTORY
SLO Green Build • [phone]
CLOTHING & BAMBOO
Non-proft green bldg education & support
www.slogreenbuild.org Bambu Batu • [phone]
The House of Bamboo
1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo 93401
BUS SERVICE www.bambubatu.com
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Organic natural products for your conscious lifestyle
[phone]
RTA buses get you around the county 7 days a week! COMMUNITY EVENTS
Talk Green. Live Green. Hop Aboard.
www.SLORTA.org Solarthon • Saturday, October 20th
Please see display ad on page inside back cover Fun solar block party & fundraiser!
www.solarthon.org/centralcoast
[phone] for more info!
San Luis Obispo Transit
Please see display ad on page 6
Taking the bus is as easy as 1-2-3!
www.slotransit.org
ZOO TO YOU • Saturday, October 6th, 12–2pm
Please see display ad on back cover
Natural History Museum
412 S. McClelland St. Santa Maria
BUSINESS TRADING Free, fun and educational experience for
the whole family!
Cal Coast Trade • Call Gregg • [phone] www.naturalhistorysantamaria.com
A sustainable way to do business! Please see display ad on page 41
Watch the video on our web site...
www.calcoasttrade.com
Please see display ad on page 19 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
CHC of the Central Coast, Inc.
Corp. HQ: 150 Tejas Place, Nipomo
CABINETS & CASEWORK www.chccc.org • [phone]
Green Goods • [phone] Please see display ad on page 9
Green building supplier, design consultant and
construction service • www.slogreengoods.com CHC Arroyo Grande - Primary Care
Please see display ad on page 23 260 Station Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
[phone]
CAFÉ CHC Arroyo Grande -
SunShine Health Foods/Shine Café Coastal Medical Center (CMC)
Whole Food Market & Organic Cafe 336 S. Halcyon, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
415 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay • [phone] [phone]
Please see display ad on page 39
CHC Atascadero
7512 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
CHIROPRACTOR [phone]
Dr. Margaret C. Carman CHC Guadalupe
Intuitive and gentle chiropractic 4581 10th Street, Suite C, Guadalupe CA 93434
1319 Garden St. SLO • [phone] [phone]
Please see display ad on page 39
CHC Lompoc
425 W. Central Ave, Lompoc CA 93436
CLEANING Medical - [phone]
Coastline Cleaning Company • [phone] Dental - [phone]
Commercial • Residential • Rental Properties • RCFE’s
Always Eco-friendly •
CHC Paso Robles - Pediatrics
COMMUNITY
500 1st Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
HEALTH CENTERS (CONT.)
[phone]
CHC San Luis Obispo - Pediatrics
77 Casa Street, Suite 202, SLO, CA 93401 CHC Morro Bay
[phone] 660 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
[phone]
CHC San Luis Obispo - Women’s Health
1551 Bishop St., Suite B-240, SLO, CA 93401 CHC Cambria
[phone] 2515 Main Street, Suite B, Cambria, CA 93428
[phone]
CHC San Luis Obispo - Specialty Services
1551 Bishop St., Suite B-260, SLO CA 93401
COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICE
[phone]
GO! Computer Services • www.go-cc.com
CHC San Luis Obispo - Primary Care More Than a Tech, More Than Tutor,
77 Casa St, Suite 201, SLO CA On-Site Help for Your Computer! 704-0833
[phone] Repair, Refurbish, Recycle, and More!
CHC Santa Maria - Arbor Medical Group
CREDIT UNION
Women’s Health/OB/GYN
1418 E. Main St, Suite 210, Santa Maria CA 93455 SESLOC Federal Credit Union • [phone]
[phone] A not-for-proft, depositor owned, fnancial institution
serving all who live, work, worship or attend school in
CHC Santa Maria I - Primary Care San Luis Obispo County.
2801 Santa Maria Way, Suite A, SM, CA 93455 11491 Los Osos Valley Rd.
[phone] San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-5360
www.sesloc.org
CHC Santa Maria I - Please see display ad on page 37
Women’s Health/Well Pregnancy Prog.
2801 Santa Maria Way, Suite B, SM, CA 93455
COOKING
[phone]
Sandra Brazil, Independent Consultant
CHC Santa Maria II - Pediatrics [phone]
Pediatrics/Ped’s Dental Find your inner chef with The Pampered Chef®
201 W. Mill Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458 www.pamperedchef.biz/sandrabrazil
[phone]