Greenopia Los Angeles: The Urban Dweller's Guide to Green Living

Greenopia #1

by Nancy Arbuckle (Editor), Green Media Group LLC

Updated and expanded with more than 1,100 independently reviewed local listings of green businesses, retailers, service providers, and organizations in the Los Angeles area, this guide is an indispensable reference for eco-friendly shopping. It also offers practical advice and environmental tips that can easily be followed at home. Listings range from organic restaurants and grocery stores to dry cleaners, organic pest-control services, and sustainable building suppliers including landscapers and interior designers. All listings are vetted by a research team and then rescreened through local expert advisers, providing shoppers with confident, reliable choices. Some listings are further recognized with a "green leaf" award, which gauges green businesses on a scale of one to four leaves, four being the greenest. This guide is a truly complete resource for green living.

262 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a good listing (with ratings) of businesses that are doing sustainable things in LA. The ratings are explained in the front, but are based on the percentage of recycling, local products, recyclable packaging, etc., the companies use/supply. Divided into easy-to-reference sections.

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are really into the green movement, then this book is for you. However if you are into the green movement but on a budget, this book might not be for you. Check out the book at a library or a bookstore before you buy this book and you'll know if the book is for you.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a good guide to what's available in the city in terms of sustainability/environmentally friendly options -- eating, beauty, services, etc.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I worked on the creation of this book and my name is on the awknowlegement page!