Mapping Green

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The Santa Monica Green Map shows green business and related ecological features. This map has been created to help residents and visitors to the region become aware of the abundance of resources that contribute to the making of a more sustainable community. The map will allow users to visualize the breadth and diversity of the local environmental resources and opportunities. On this map one finds features such as:
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Sustainable Quality Award Winners (businesses which received award from the City of Santa Monica)

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stores that sell green building products and green designers

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environmental organizations

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schools which have "learning gardens", offer organic salad bars and compost on-site

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vegetarian restaurants and natural food stores

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location of car oil recycling centers

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types and locations of all storm water percolation systems including statistics on the volume of water mitigated

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sample catch basin inserts installed to filter out urban run-off before it enters the Bay

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location and facts about SMURRF — Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility

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solar energy and green power sites