Discover Sustainable Living in Santa Barbara

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Discover Sustainable Living in Santa Barbara

Welcome to Bluedot Living Santa Barbara, your go-to source for climate news and solutions on The American Riviera. Meet your neighbors who are taking steps toward change, browse local in-season recipes, and find advice on ways to reduce your impact on Earth at home and in your neighborhood.

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Santa Barbara Green Guide

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This free magazine is available at many places where you pick up the Santa Barbara Independent.

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climate initiatives in Santa Barbara and around California

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Dear Dot

Dear Dot: We’re All Fed Up with Plastic. But Here’s What We Can Do! 

Learn the truth about plastics recycling and how to reduce plastic waste. Dot gives advice on avoiding plastic, storing food safely, and advocating for change.

Dear Dot: What’s Your Advice on Building a Garden?

Dot teaches her readers how to build a small vegetable garden with tips for growing vegetables more prolifically. Choose a sunny spot, protect from animals, and use compost.

Dear Dot: Why Isn’t My Milkweed Growing?

Learn the proper steps to successfully grow milkweed from seeds. Dot shares expert tips on harvesting, storing, and germinating milkweed seeds.

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