Wet Cleaning

70% of perc, a groundwater contamanent,  used in dry cleaning ends up in nature - so opt for greener cleaners. Wet cleaning is considered a non-toxic, environmentally safe alternative to traditional dry cleaning.  Recent technology has made this a viable and safe alternative for cleaning most garments labeled “dry clean only.” By utilizing computer-controlled washing machines, biodegradable soaps and conditioners, and various types of pressing equipment that may be specialized for many different fabric and fiber types, wet cleaning gets your clothes cleaner and smelling fresher without hazard to your health or the environment. Check out Green Zebra participants Pacific Hieghts Cleaners in San Francisco, Aqua Cleaners in Los Altos & Nature's Best Cleaners in Sunnyvale or  to find a wet cleaner near you, go to: departments.oxy.edu

Upcoming Events

1/20,21-  Organics in Action 

1/23 - Art at the Dump!

1/24- E-Waste Collection

1/26 - Getting your Green Dream Job

1/27- San Francisco Eco Tuesday

1/31- Biointesive Composting  

For more green events in the Bay Area check out the Green Zebra Calendar 

 Greetings!

We want to wish all our readers a Happy New Year! Somethign about thier new years resolutions. As for our new years resolution, we hope to get a newsletter to you once a month. We've updated our layout and added some new sections that we hope you like. Please send your comments to info@thegreenzebra.org. 

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Spotlight on Pacific Catch

Pacific Catch features a Pacific Rim inspired seafood menu using local and organic ingredients and sushi grade fish. They combine the bold sauces, spices and innovative cooking preparation of Asia, Latin America and Hawii with local Calfornia ingredients to create a new kind of fish house. Explore the tastes of the Pacific. Use your Green Zebra coupon for a free appetizer or sushi roll at their 3 Bay Area locations. 

Getting to know Pacific Catch 

1. What do people love most about pacific catch?

2. What makes Pacific Catch green? 

We at Pacific Catch are committed to serving sustainably sourced seafood by partnering with companies and fisheries that share our values.  We strive to conserve natural resources, reduce waste by composting and recycle in our daily practices by turning our cooking oil into bio-fuel. 

3. What was your inspiration for being green?

Our staff. We all posses a passion to do the right thing.  Everyone is dedicated to coming up with products and processes that are more efficient, reduce waste and are good for the environment.

4.  What would you like to see accomplished in '09?

We are in the process of changing out all remaining plastic to-go containers and packaging for compostable products. 

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