The Palisadian-Post has partnered with locally founded environmental organization Resilient Palisades to deliver a “green tip” to our readers in each newspaper. This edition’s tip was written by Valeria Serna, a member of the Plant-Based solutions, Zero Waste and Water Sages teams. As the effects of climate change become more evident—with record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events—it is increasingly clear that immediate action is necessary. This past week, resid

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The Palisadian-Post has partnered with locally founded environmental organization Resilient Palisades to deliver a “green tip” to our readers in each newspaper. This edition’s tip was written by Valeria Serna, a member of the Plant-Based Solutions, Zero Waste and Water Sages teams. Artificial turf—often seen as a low-maintenance solution for sports fields and playgrounds—comes with significant environmental and health concerns. While its typical lifespan is eight to 15 years,

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with insights from President Aleksandar Pavlović on the growing impact of plant-based diets and the success of this year’s Pali Veg Fest. This edition highlights the environmental, ethical and health benefits of vegan eating and offers practical steps for anyone interested in reducing their carbon footprint.

I try to be environmentally low impact in my personal life—I drive an electric car, I don’t drink bottled water, for example. But, here comes the confession: I am far from a perfect environmentalist.

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with Eric Appleman’s overview of the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in Playa del Rey. This edition explains how Hyperion processes wastewater, manages energy, handles biosolids and prepares for future upgrades through the Hyperion 2035 plan.

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with insights from Zero Waste team members Lisa Kaas Boyle and Bonnie Zucker on reducing textile waste. This edition highlights the environmental impact of fast fashion and shares how community events like the Sip and Swap promote reuse, sustainability and waste reduction.

Simple, practical reuse strategies from Resilient Palisades—glass jars for drinks, repurposed bags for produce, and second-hand or rediscovered clothing—to reduce waste without buying anything new.

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with insights from Clean Energy team member Antonella Wells. This edition explains why home electrification is essential for meeting California’s clean energy goals and highlights the cost, health and safety benefits of switching to electric systems like heat pumps and induction cooktops.

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with an overview of local Green Banking demonstrations written by team member Kaya Foster. This edition explains why volunteers are urging residents to reconsider their banking choices due to fossil fuel financing and highlights resources for switching to more climate-aligned institutions.

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with guidance from Lisa Kaas Boyle on reducing food-related waste. This edition explains the environmental impact of takeout packaging and highlights simple steps residents can take using reusable containers, bags and composting practices.

Polystyrene in takeout containers and cutlery poses serious health risks, including new findings linking polystyrene nanoparticles to Parkinson’s disease. Resilient Palisades urges residents to refuse Styrofoam, avoid single-use plastics and choose safe reusable options like glass and stainless steel.

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with insights from environmental attorney and Zero Waste team member Lisa Kaas Boyle. This edition explores how industrial agriculture, plastic packaging and chemical contamination affect our food system and offers resources to help residents make informed choices for their health and the environment.

Veganuary is a global movement encouraging people to try plant-based eating for the month of January. A vegan diet can improve heart health, reduce chronic disease risk, support animal welfare and cut environmental impacts from industrial agriculture. Resilient Palisades invites neighbors to learn more and sample plant-based foods at Pali Veg Fest on January 14.

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with insights from environmental attorney and Zero Waste team member Lisa Kaas Boyle. This edition explores how industrial agriculture, plastic packaging and chemical contamination affect our food system and offers resources to help residents make informed choices for their health and the environment.

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with a holiday reflection from Alicia Albek of the Vegan Solutions Team. This edition explores how the season’s themes of light and renewal can inspire plant-based choices that support a healthier planet, along with vegan recipe ideas for Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa.

The Palisadian-Post has partnered with locally founded environmental organization Resilient Palisades to deliver a “green tip” to our readers in each newspaper. This edition’s tip was written by Lisa Kaas Boyle, an environmental attorney and member of the zero waste committee of Resilient Palisades. When I was a child with no money of my own, I was forced to get creative with gifts for my family. This led me to some thoughtful coupon books and crafts of questionable merit. M

One easy way to lower your climate impact is by reducing your reliance on dairy and packaged plant milks. Making your own soy, almond or oat milk at home cuts waste, avoids additives and can save money. Resilient Palisades members share how simple it is to make fresh, healthy plant-based milk using countertop machines.

Resilient Palisades and the Palisadian-Post continue their Green Tip series with guidance from Water Sages member Vicki Warren on using greywater and rainwater harvesting to support drought-tolerant landscaping. This edition explains how simple systems can provide supplemental water for gardens, reduce demand on municipal supplies and help keep plants healthy during dry periods.