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It is no secret that Los Angeles is growing more  and more eco-curious by the day. With hybrid cars swarming every intersection and many big businesses conserving where they can, going green has become quite the trend to follow, and for good reason. Contributing to keeping our earth green and healthy is a team effort! It is for this reason that I am so happy to share with you a great online magazine geared towards all things eco called YourDailyThread.com.

YourDailyThread.com is the perfect online magazine to subscribe to if you are interested in learning more about ways live green. Consider it like your guide to eco-living in Los Angeles, only with giveaways, events and free daily newsletters to encourage return.

Your Daily Thread was started by best friends Tracy Hepler and Lauren Johansen. After college they each traveled abroad to see how best to contribute to the greater good: Tracy became an English teacher in Europe, while Lauren volunteered at organic farms in Thailand and New Zealand. Upon returning the two women realized they wanted to contribute to the social good in Los Angeles just as much as they did abroad, particularly where the environment was concerned.

After sifting through many places to connect with people who had similar ideals, they decided to jot down their finds in one central place—and so became Your Daily Thread. Since they began, Your Daily Thread has received notice by major blogs like The Huffington Post and Ecorazzi, dubbed as the site that is “Greening the City of Los Angeles.”

Your Daily Thread’s topics range from places to travel, volunteer, local environmental events, holistic health, green fashion and beauty, organic restaurants, farmers markets, and so much more. They have a great team of bloggers and contributors who provide excellent ways for anyone to make the switch to a greener lifestyle. Subscribing to their newsletter only takes a minute, and the next time you’re looking for a quick tip on how to be more sustainable, you’ll be glad you did!

References:

www.yourdailythread.com

 

There is no denying we all love a good slice of pizza, and occasionally, a slice or two will not be the death of us. You have to admit though, after ordering a pizza from your average Pizza Hut, it does not sit with us well for the rest of the day. Deep-dish crusts, sausage, bacon, and triple cheese are probably the most fat and carbohydrate-packed foods out there, so the reason we feel sluggish after a pizza is abundantly clear.  If you are looking to go the fresh,  healthier and organic route with your pizza, a franchise called Pizza Fusion is a great solution—and they also deliver! This place is my favorite pizza joint in Santa Monica, actually the only place I know of that serves gluten-free and dairy-free, organic pizzas that are super delicious!

Back in 2006, Michael Gordon and Vaughan Lazar recognized that there were not many dining out options for people interested in an organic lifestyle. They created Pizza Fusion to fufill the needs of like minded and health concious people. Providing not only organic pizza, brownies, and beer, Pizza Fusion is the epitome of environmentally friendly run businesses. Believing wholeheartedly that “social responsibility is just as important as profitability”, Gordon and Lazar set out to not only serve quality organic ingredients (listed on the menu in green), but to do what was best for the Planet. Everything from the construction of the building to the booths, the countertops, even the clothes on their employees’ backs are made from 100% recycled products. They even have hybrid delivery cars!

Recognized as one of the only pizza joints around with such a small carbon footprint, you cannot go wrong placing an order from them. Their menu also includes vegan and regular salads with many organic ingredients to choose from , along with meatball sliders and free range chicken sandwiches. So far, Pizza Fusion has locations in seven states across the United States, and even two in Saudi Arabia! Check out their website to find a location near you. Pizza never tasted so good and healthy!

BTW: just in case you want to know the exact ingredients in the Gluten-Free crust and Vegan Cheese:

Gluten Free Crust:

Filtered water, Better Batter gluten-free flour (white and brown rice flour, tapioca starch, potato flour, xanthan gum, pectin), cane sugar, organic extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, instant dry yeast.

Vegan Soy Mozzarella by Follow Your Heart:

Filtered water, canola oil, tofu, soy protein, inulin, agar, sea salt, natural flavor, carrageenan, calcium lactate and lactic acid (both vegan)

Pizza Fusion

Santa Monica Location

2901 Ocean Park Blvd. Ste 123

Santa Monica, CA 90401

Phone: 310-581-2901

For other locations:

www.pizzafusion.com