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.

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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Lean Into Local

Eco-Friendly Ideas from Around California

Local Santa Barbara

Get to Know Your Sustainably-Minded Neighbors

Dear Dot

Dear Dot: Is Fake Grass Better Than the Real Thing? 

Dear Dot, I’ve heard about artificial grass as a water-saving alternative to real grass, but if it's plastic, is the fake stuff really eco-friendly?  – Randi,...

Dear Dot: Air Dry or Paper Towels?

Dear Dot, If I'm in a public bathroom and I have a choice between paper towels and an electric hand dryer, which should I choose?...


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Clean, Green Recipes with Local Ingredients

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