Los Angeles is the first stop where we kick off our shoes and dip our feet into the Pacific Ocean. Check out a refreshing eco-friendly approach to travel as host Maria Warman uncovers where to stay, eat and shop green while spending a day getting involved in the community.

Synopsis: Arriving at LAX, Maria weighs in on transportation options to navigate the city and reach The Ambrose, an eco-friendly boutique hotel with a State of California Green Hotel certification. Maria heads out to the famous Santa Monica pier to participate in a Heal the Bay program that entails a beach clean up, a discussion on clean, green living and a special encounter at an aquarium.

Maria visits Fred Segal Fun in Santa Monica's popular shopping district where she models some chic outfits crafted by the LA-based eco-friendly clothing line, Sworn Virgins. The final destination is a visit to a trendy LA eatery, Urth Caffé for some relaxing food and organic drinks.

Running Time: 22 minutes

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The Kokua Festival

We travel to Oahu for our second episode where we attend the 2008 Kokua Festival. In supporting an amazing cause, our host Maria has the opportunity to talk with various green vendors and listens to some great musicians.

Synopsis: The Kokua Festival is a show that raises money and awareness for The Kokua Foundation. The foundation supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawai'i. This is the fifth annual festival and it brings with it five incredible musicians and sixty green vendors and non-profits. We take you around the festival to showcase this zero waste concert and show you organizations that you can volunteer with when visiting Hawaii.

Stay tuned for more segments about going green and giving back on the island of Oahu!

Aloha!

Running Time: 7 minutes

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