Sustainability

Towbes Sustainability

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The Towbes Group is proud to be an environmentally responsible organization.

A Certified Green Business, the company utilizes best green practices in the areas of waste, resource efficiency and transportation at its Santa Barbara headquarters. Environmental sustainability also is incorporated into The Towbes Group’s residential and commercial real estate portfolio.

Waste

To reduce waste at The Towbes Group’s corporate office, disposable kitchen products have been replaced with ceramics and washable silverware. Recycling bins are provided throughout the office. Green purchasing policies are in place, and the slogan “Scan When You Can” is found on office equipment to discourage copying. These efforts, coupled with participation in the foodscrap program, enabled The Towbes Group to achieve 85 percent waste diversion.

Resource Efficiency

The company upgraded its employee restrooms to be water efficient, replacing older toilets with new ultra-low flow models, and less efficient lighting was replaced. These major enhancements contribute to long-term facility operational improvements through resource efficiency.

Transportation

The corporate office also promotes the use of alternative transportation by offering its employees fully subsidized transit fare, as well as bicycle raffles and carpooling rewards redeemable for local merchant gift cards. An electric car — “Towbie” — is available to employees throughout the day for errands. Bike storage and on-site shower facilities are also provided.

As a full service real estate company with a portfolio of more than 2,400 residential units and 1.8 million square feet of commercial space, The Towbes Group is extending its green business practices beyond its Santa Barbara office. Today these green habits are integrated across the Towbes residential and commercial real estate portfolio to improve practices and provide resources to residents and tenants.

Recent News

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WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD!

We are excited to announce the grand opening of Calle Real Shopping Center’s newest tenant, MACHER. Pronounced M-A-K-E-R. MACHER is a modern general store, thoughtfully curated with home goods, personal care, and more - rooted in sustainability and zero waste efforts. Welcome Alexis, JosM Ā C H E Rmacher family to the Goleta communi#LiveLifeLocale#GoGreeno#goletacal#callerealshoppingcenterc#localbusinesss#towbesgroups#creatingcommunitieswherepeoplethrivethrive
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2 years ago
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD! 

We are excited to announce the grand opening of Calle Real Shopping Center’s newest tenant, MACHER. Pronounced M-A-K-E-R. MACHER is a modern general store, thoughtfully curated with home goods, personal care, and more - rooted in sustainability and zero waste efforts. Welcome Alexis, Josh and @shop.macher family to the Goleta community! 

#livelifelocal #gogreen #goletaca #callerealshoppingcenter #localbusiness #towbesgroup #creatingcommunitieswherepeoplethrive

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Absolutely stunning! I want to purchase it all! Love that this beautiful store is on our neighborhood!!

Cute shop!! Popped in there today to buy some goodies!

OMG gorge! 🤍

Goleta is known as 'The Goodland' for a reason! Beautiful coastlines 🌊, parks, restaurants, and miles of biking paths 🚲. What's your favorite part of this community? 🌴
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#goletathegoodland #bikefriendly #goletastatebeach #beachlife #bikelife #santabarbara #coastalliving
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3 years ago
Goleta is known as The Goodland for a reason! Beautiful coastlines 🌊, parks, restaurants, and miles of biking paths 🚲. Whats your favorite part of this community? 🌴
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#GoletatheGoodland #bikefriendly #GoletaStateBeach #beachlife #bikelife #santabarbara #coastalliving
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