SMC’s Center for Environmental and Urban Studies (CEUS) is the headquarters for Sustainable Works, a nonprofit organization funded by the City of Santa Monica’s Sustainable City Program and Santa Monica College. Sustainable Works offers special programs that show individuals and businesses how they can adopt sustainable practices that improve quality of life, reduce impacts on the environment, and reduce costs.
Sustainable Crews – An 8-week program for Santa Monica College students and a 6- to 8-week program for Santa Monica residents. Crews meet weekly to find out how to incorporate recycling, energy conservation, and other sustainable practices into their daily life. Student Crew members also volunteer three hours to Santa Monica BayKeeper, Gardening Angels, and other nonprofit groups that work to reduce environmental impact and improve quality of life in the community.
Business Greening Program – Free on-site assessments, recommended actions for businesses to choose from, employee education sessions, and follow-up meetings to ensure healthier workplaces and efficient practices for energy, water, waste, chemicals, transportation, and purchasing. After completing the program, businesses have the opportunity to apply for local Sustainable Quality Awards.
For more information, visit the Sustainable Works website (www.sustainableworks.org), call (310) 458-8716, or drop by 1744 Pearl Street, Santa Monica.
Sustainable Crew Program (Students) • 8 Weeks • Starts March 14 • Call for times • $25
Crew Leaders Training Course • February 26 & March 5 • 10am-4pm • Free
Santa Monica Resident Crew Programs • 6 to 8 Weeks • Call for times • $25
SMC Center for Environmental and Urban Studies (1744 Pearl St., Santa Monica)