Eco-friendly is not exactly the term that comes to mind when we think of Beverly Hills. We think of plastic bodies and faces, flawless noses stuck high in the air, high-end fashion boutiques that we wouldn't dare step foot in and luxury vehicles. However, the affluent city of silicone is apparently doing good by way of green transportation. more ›

Exciting and unaffordable news from the world of eco-fashion comes from LA-based Chipkos, a company that's boasting "the world's most expensive flip flop." more ›

TreePeople and Ed Begley, Jr., their "favorite environmental guru," host the first annual Green City Fair this Saturday, June 4, 2011, from 10am-4pm at the TreePeople headquarters in Coldwater Canyon Park. Pledging to "provide you with the resources to make healthy, sustainable changes," the fair is offering free sustainable workshops throughout the day, plus access to over 60 of L.A.'s greenest vendors. Workshop pre-registration is recommended and available online. more ›

Happy Earth Day, Angelenos! Honoring Mama Earth today makes the sun shine a little brighter, the air blow a little cleaner, the grass grow a little greener and the water flow a little clearer. So let us pledge to be green, not just today, but throughout the entirety of spring and summer. L.A. hosts a bevy of green events all year round, and here are ten of this season's greenest local events. more ›

Los Angeles County dedicated its first "green" library today in Whittier. The new Sorensen Library is a state-of-the-art facility that was built using recycled materials and includes sustainable features. This 10,655 square foot library replaces the original 1,048 square foot Sorensen Library opened in 1956, once the smallest in the County's public library system. more ›

There are some great lunches to be had in this town, and we want to celebrate the midday meal. So, let's do lunch, shall we? more ›

According to Mother Nature Network, the Let's Be Frank and the Green Truck rank among ten of the food trucks cruising U.S. cities from Washington D.C. to Seattle, Washington that are the most eco-friendly. more ›

Your Daily Thread, which published a Silver Lake to Atwater Village green guide earlier this year, reminds us that in these recession and eco-couscious times, wrapping your presents with newspapers ain't that bad of an idea. And the video brings us back to one of our favorite ideas of using a reusable bag as wrapping paper. Watch that how-to video, which we posted last year, here more ›

The Nobu chain of sushi eateries is global in its reach, and undeniable in its popularity, particularly among trendy Hollywood-types. But what's also trendy is eating what isn't on the verge of extinction, which is what is prompting some celebs to put the screws to Nobu to stop slicing up bluefin tuna. more ›

Driving West on Oakwood in front of Trashy Lingerie, we spotted a car so Smart it can save gas and solve puzzles. more ›

LAist stopped by the Go Green Expo today, which has been going on all weekend at the LA Convention Center in Downtown. The Go Green Expo is an opportunity for both business buyers and everyday consumers seeking eco-friendly products & services for their companies, homes, schools and children to see what kind of eco-friendly consumer goods are for sale, or will be soon, and to meet with the many exhibitors showcasing their products. LAist's News Editor Andy Sternberg sent over some pics from the convention floor to share; looks like there's some exiting stuff on the market, and many Los Angeles-based companies who can help steer us towards a greener future. more ›

Last night was the first night of Hanukkah and was observed accordingly by Jews all over Los Angeles by the lighting of the first of eight candles on the menorah. But the "Festival of Lights" this year might be casting a greenish glow on its observers as the move to make the ancient holiday more "eco-friendly" takes motion. more ›

The Cahuenga corridor/crawl night spot formerly known as Tokio Lounge is undergoing a complete rennovation and being transformed into Ecco. Using natural and environmentally friendly materials and products, Ecco is calling itself "Hollywood's first eco-friendly lounge." more ›

Sunday's Grammy Awards weren't just about honoring the best in music, they were also about supporting environmental awareness and conservancy. And the The Recording Academy® hoped to set the precedent with getting the Grammys to go green. more ›

The The LA Times is reporting that beginning February 9th, restaurants in Santa Monica will be facing a ban on nonrecyclable foam and plastic, as city officials are "hoping to put an end to the blight of discarded take-out boxes and beverage cups on their beach." The City of Santa Monica outlines the reasons for their decision on their website:

Expanded polystyrene and non-recyclable plastic together make up the largest amount of waste that ends up on Santa Monica’s beaches. At the annual Coastal Cleanup Day, 10,000 volunteers came out to clean the beaches and in three hours picked up over 75,000 lbs. of trash, most of which was identified as Styrofoam® and plastic.

Dedicated bike paths, more bike lanes, and bike rental programs, oh my! more ›