2012 Community Clean-Up: Avoid traffic, download a free disposal voucher!
May 18th
BREAKING NEWS: Severe traffic congestion is expected for the June 2nd Community Clean-Up Day because of a statewide soccer tournament. DOWNLOAD A FREE DISPOSAL VOUCHER to avoid the congestion and drop-off your materials between March 26th and June 9th at the Simi Valley Landfill for free.
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City Receives the 2012 Countywide Climate Change Action Award!
May 18th
On April 24th, 2012, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors awarded the City of Thousand Oaks the 2012 Countywide Climate Change Action Award. This award specifically recognized the City for its Green Business Certification Program. The Green Business Certification Program (GBCP) of the City of Thousand Oaks incentivizes and rewards small and medium sized Thousand…
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Simi Valley ReStore Now Open
May 7th
The ReStore accepts and sells slightly used or unwanted building materials donated from local businesses, contractors, builders and homeowners. New and used materials can be found for 50-75% below retail prices. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide decent housing to low and very-low income families in Ventura County.
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Arbor Earth Day ‘Zero Waste’ a Success!
May 7th
The 15th Annual Arbor Earth Day Celebration was a success! Thousands of eco-conscious residents brought their families and friends to our zero-waste event. Nearly 100 volunteers from local schools and community groups helped make the event a zero-waste success, with most materials being recycled, composted, or reused to avoid going to a landfill. Thank you…
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Congratulations to the City’s Newest Certified Green Businesses!
Apr 25th
The City of Thousand Oaks has awarded Green Business Certification to three Conejo Valley businesses who have demonstrated a purposeful commitment to environmental stewardship through their sustainable business practices.HUB International, the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, and PizzaSalad, are the most recent recipients of the City’s Green Business Certification award, and were publicly recognized…
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Celebrate Arbor Earth Day – April 28th, 2012!
Apr 24th
Arbor Earth Day will take place on April 28th, 2012 from 11am-4pm at Conejo Creek Park North. Join us for a day full of environmental fun for the whole family at the 2012 Thousand Oaks Arbor Earth Day! This year’s event will feature the Hollywood Stones and Earthcapades Environmental Vaudeville.
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State Awards Over $200,000 to City to Fund Recycling Programs on CVUSD Campuses
Apr 24th
The City of Thousand Oaks has been awarded $202,938 by the State of California to provide recycling equipment and outreach to all Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) campuses during the 2012/2013 school year. The award is the culmination of a multi-phase competitive grant program administered by the State Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
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Recycle with brAvery
Apr 18th
Avery’s courageous battle against a rare and inoperable brain condition earned her the nickname “brAvery,” and fuels her passion to make a difference in the world by improving the planet and recycling.
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City Certifies PizzaSalad as First Green Restaurant
Apr 12th
PizzaSalad is the City’s first restaurant to become certified as a Green Business. From purchasing locally-sourced produce and ingredients, to using organic-certified distributors and farmer’s co-ops, to utilizing hybrid delivery vehicles, PizzaSalad proudly implements earth-friendly business practices and constantly strives to reduce its environmental impact.
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One Month Left to Submit Waste and Recycling Videos to Conejo Teen Video Festival
Apr 9th
Conejo Valley youth and teens have one month left to submit their videos for the Conejo Teen Video Festival (CTVF). This year includes a category for recycling public service announcements (PSA) or documentaries.
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Toxic Chemicals Are Still Present in Cheap Jewelry, Study Finds
Apr 6th
Over half of low cost jewelry has a “high” level of concern due to the presence of one or more hazardous chemicals, according to a recent study by the Ecology Center of Michigan. Chemicals including lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, bromine and chlorine (PVC) were detected. These chemicals, among others, have been linked to acute allergies, birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity and cancer.
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