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An ‘Earth Day baby’
Born into an eco-conscious family By Cynthia Kurose
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Emma Nguyen made her debut in to the world April 22, 2017, several days later than anticipated. Originally expected to be a Tax Day baby, she hung on until Earth Day, almost as if to make a statement about the family she was being born in to. Her mother, Scripps Ranch resident Marites Nguyen, has always considered herself an environmentally-conscious person. A once cloth-diapered baby herself, she was happy to connect with her roots when she made the decision to use cloth diapers for her children, as well. At meal times, her family of five uses reusable cloth napkins, reducing their landfill impact. She is also a member of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) group, from which she receives fresh, seasonal produce procured from local farms to feed her family. As an admin for her See EARTH DAY, Page 2
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Marites Nguyen picks a flower for her daughter, Emma, who has exhibited affection for nature since her first months of life. (photo by Cynthia Kurose)
LIVING IN HARMONY
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LIVING IN HARMONY
Volume 1 Issue 5 • April 2018
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In honor of Earth Day, this issue’s theme is “living in harmony.” Scripps Ranch News features people devoted to coexisting with the environment, helping others and living in peace.
– John and Jacqueline Gregory, Publishers
Sustainable Scripps Ranch By Max Troja
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Since 2009, Sustainable Scripps Ranch has been working with the Scripps Ranch Civic Association to foster growth and environmentally friendly lifestyles throughout the various Scripps Ranch neighborhoods. Founding member Lynn Owens said their mission is “to build a sustainable community through education, advocacy and application of sustainable practices.” Whether it’s in reference to water, energy or pollution, Sustainable Scripps Ranch is working to do more for the community. “People in Scripps Ranch are naturally inclined to help, and they’re naturally inclined to save,” Owens explained. To her, it only makes sense that the community is becoming more sustainable every day. But this organization did not come together overnight. Owens recalled the origins of the group, telling of a “desire for something closer to home,” because
Lynn Owens (left) and Suha Chari, longtime members of Sustainable Scripps Ranch (photo by Ralph LoVuolo)
unlike the other sustainability initiatives in San Diego, Sustainable Scripps Ranch is one of the first to be based right here in the community. “Everyone has good ideas,” Owens said, “They just need to come together.” Come together they did. While the organization initially focused on water and landscaping, it has since expanded with other focuses See SUSTAINABLE, Page 2
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