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Who Says The Republicans Don't Care About The Environment?

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Meeting and convention organizers increasingly require green practices, products. Green events for both Republican and Democratic conventions are in the works. The fact that the Democrats meeting in Denver will use biodegradable balloons, recycled confetti and carpeting and eco friendly paints doesn’t surprise me. It’s the Republicans meeting in Minneapolis who are targeting energy effciency by cutting down on paper use and relying electronic communication and the use of fuel efficient vehicles during the convention that made me smile and realize, everyone is “all in”! CNN adds that “the measures highlight a major shift in the meetings and conventions industry” as green meetings have evolved from “a quirky, nice thing to do,” to a mainstream practice “in the past 18 months.” CNN also notes that a “wide range of sectors, including technology, real estate, tourism, and religion, have begun planning sustainable events” that utilize “intermediate practices, such as asking for locally grown or organic food,” and requests for “hotels and convention centers that take energy efficiency and water conservation into account.” CNN concludes that “industry professionals say they choose cities and facilities in the United States and abroad with environmentally sound practices.” The fact that even in “party mode” you can count on both parties to make intelligent choices about their behavior and its relationship to our environment (albeit on a tiny scale) is encouraging.

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Robertson Blvd becomes Green Central

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

I keep hearing “green just needs a little glamour.” I guess those people haven’t been to Robertson Boulevard lately. Some would argue that Robertson outshines Rodeo Drive as the fashion mecca for the rich and famous. Try to get through the street between Burton and Santa Monica when there’s a herd of paparazzi trailing Brittney. Not fun and I’ve never endured this, not once on Rodeo. Now you can add long-time designer retailer H. Lorenzo, with three boutiques at Sunset Plaza, to the who’s who of eco friendly establishments on Robertson. The other major is the BP gas station at the Olympic intersection. (We recently blogged about an Earth Day event they held.) H.L.N.R. , which stands for H Lorenzo North Robertson, at 474 North Robertson Blvd, just south of Melrose, has recently opened its new 4,000 square foot eco concept boutique. It’s not just that they’re selling eco friendly duds, it’s the actual building that is green. They installed a solar paneled roof, paperless receipt system (emailed to you instead), eco friendly hangers and dual flush toilets (Toto’s Neorest which can handle the job without any paper) in the bathroom. The labels at H.L.N.R. are similar to other H. Lorenzo boutiques, stocking Zac Posen, Ann Demeulemeester, Balmain, Comme Des Garcons, Preen, Veronique Branquinho, Viktor & Rolf, Junya Watanabe, Dsquared, Yohji Yamamoto, Marc Jacobs Shoes and Chloe Shoes. But they also sell environmentally friendly lines like Kohzo Denim- non cotton jeans made from Japanese paper, bamboo and pineapple. In a statement, owner Lorenzo Hadar said he chose to open on Robertson because “this is where the fashion nucleus in L.A. has shifted. Nowadays the fashion elite who come here to shop are people who care about the environment.” Can I get a Hallelujah? This is coming from an LA retailer who’s run a successful business for 23 years. Another exciting draw is the 13-space parking lot, and for VIPs, a private entrance. Hopefully they will swarm the alley with the paparazzi and let us get through Robertson streets on the way to the PDC.

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Dwell On Design 2008 has moved to Los Angeles

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

On June 6th, I am speaking at the Los Angeles based Dwell on Design 2008 event and being touted as one of the most influential minds in desgin, plus a mover and shaker in the industry. Cat’s out of the bag people, it’s been published by the bible of green interior design, Dwell Magazine. Check out the info below and please join us in what will prove to be the biggest, best and most important design event of the year!

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall A)

Join the Dwell magazine’s editorial team for an in-depth, inspirational, and engaging examination of all things modern, including architecture, urban planning, interiors, landscapes and products. We’re bringing together over 50 of the most influential minds in design such as Lorcan O’Herlihy, Michelle Kaufmann, Mark Rios, and Lori Dennis — the people who are moving and shaking the industry. Plus, we’ll let you in on the exhibition on Friday before it opens to the general public. For more info contact Dwell on Design 2008.

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Lori Dennis formed Lori Dennis Interior Design, specializing in green interior design, in 1998. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Coastal Living, Southern Accents, Woman's Day, Los Angeles Times, Apartment Therapy and countless other magazines, books and websites throughout the world. [more..]

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