Santa Barbara Independent
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Good work, Santa Barbara!

The Santa Barbara Green Guide is a collaboration between the Santa Barbara Independent and Bluedot Living.

Features

A Flock of All Trades

Sheep can accomplish a great deal — from fighting fires to fueling arts and crafts projects.
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FIELD NOTES

CUT KITCHEN WASTE

A Culinary Cycle to Reduce Waste

Trimmings from a vegetable roast become a stock that’s integral to a soup in these three recipes.

RESOURCES

5 Eco-Savvy Gift Ideas

These products are locally sourced and sustainably made, so you can feel good about buying with the Earth in mind.

Community Counts

Our columnist learns a lesson about playing well with others at school.

EAT LOCAL

Dining Out on Truly Local Seafood

Chef Brandon Boudet and fisherman Ben Hyman have teamed up to bring the freshest catch to restaurant plates.

Dear Dot

HOME AND GARDEN

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