By mvlife on November 18, 2011
The Orange County Business Council on Thursday recognized the City for its outstanding “green” efforts during the council’s Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards reception. The City continues to be a leader in the implementation of environmentally sound policies, practices and procedures. The City’s Green Building and Energy Efficiency Program encourages residents and businesses [...]
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By mvlife on November 15, 2011
Residents and businesses on Saturday, January 21 will have the opportunity to recycle old computer monitors, televisions, cell phones and more in a free household and business electronic waste recycling drive meant to benefit the environment and Friends of the Mission Viejo Library. The City of Mission Viejo and the Friends of the Library are [...]
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By mvlife on October 20, 2011
The City of Mission Viejo Building Services Division is hosting a free Energy Code Training for plans examiners and building inspectors on November 8, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Saddleback Room 1 at City Hall. Building energy codes are complex. This new, hands-on course strives to provide plans examiners and building inspectors [...]
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By mvlife on September 28, 2011
Residents are eligible to turn in their old gas lawn mower and purchase a newer model at a significantly reduced rate through the “Mow Down Air Pollution 2011 Electric Lawn Mower Exchange Program.” The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) program takes place on Saturday, October 8 at Saddleback College. AQMD is another agency [...]
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By mvlife on September 20, 2011
Armed with trash bags and a desire to benefit the environment, more than 130 volunteers on Sept. 17 helped to remove roughly 600 pounds of trash along Oso Creek during Mission Viejo’s 10th Inner Coastal Clean Up Day. Mission Viejo’s clean-up site was one of more than 800 sites throughout the state and one of [...]
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By mvlife on August 8, 2011
The public on Saturday, Aug. 27 will have the opportunity to recycle old computer monitors, televisions, cell phones and more in a free household and business electronic waste recycling drive meant to benefit the environment and Mission Viejo Library. The Mission Viejo Library is teaming up with All Green Electronics Recycling to host the free [...]
Posted in Conservation, Library, News, Things To Do | Tagged All Green Electronics Recycling, city of mission viejo, Friends of the Mission Viejo Library, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo library, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog |
By mvlife on July 13, 2011
Mission Viejo is one of only two Orange County cities to be rated as a “best” water saver by the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, which released its ratings on Monday. The Sierra Club reviewed water conservation measures for incorporated cities in Orange and Los Angeles counties based on things such as efficient landscape irrigation and [...]
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By mvlife on June 7, 2011
The City Council on Monday recognized Mission Viejo’s waste hauler for its donation to the library, a high school varsity baseball team for its CIF win and local student essay contest winners. Council recognitions are designed to honor those who make a difference in Mission Viejo. Waste Management of Orange County was recognized for donating [...]
Posted in Baseball, Conservation, Education, News | Tagged city of mission viejo, Friends of the Mission Viejo Library, Mission Viejo, mission viejo high school, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog, Waste Management
By mvlife on May 31, 2011
The Sierra Club will discuss the impacts of plastic debris on our environment in a special presentation sponsored by the City on Thursday, June 2. The free presentation is at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center. Led by UCI Professor William Cooper, the discussion will center on the accumulation of [...]
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By mvlife on May 20, 2011
It was a scene that would have made Mother Nature proud – hundreds of students embracing the environment during the City’s Environmental Fair today. More than 600 third-grade students and teachers from seven schools took part in the hands-on affair, which was hosted by the Public Works Department. The eager and excited students came from [...]
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