Sustainable Little Tokyo (SLT) is currently updating its 2013 Community Vision for three remaining pieces of publicly-owned land in Little Tokyo. PbP-LA President Winnie Fong developed an interactive activity to empower community members to re-imagine the possibilities on the sites for a more sustainable and cultural Little Tokyo for future generations. Written by Winnie Fong.

Saving our environment from climate change means that we need to reduce the rate of how quickly global temperature increases. Read more about how you can help develop climate resilient communities. Written by Nick Ryu.

California Clean Air Day is built on the idea that shared experiences unite people to action to improve our community health. Each year, the Coalition for Clean Air coordinates a day of action called the Clean Air Pledge so we can create new habits to clear the air for all members of California’s diverse communities. Written by Winnie Fong.

An Okinawan tradition, Bokashi composting is an anaerobic process that relies on inoculated bran to ferment food waste into a healthy nutrient rich soil for plants. Written by Angela Law.

If you live in Los Angeles or anywhere on the West Coast, then you are probably accustomed to public messaging campaigns about ongoing periods of drought and the need to conserve water. Our previous drought started and lasted for four years (the 2013-2014 rain season was the seventh driest year in LA, which led to Los Angeles having to increase imported water by over 80%). Written by Nick Ryu.

The first in our Planting a Greener Future Blog Series dives into the effects of Plastics on the environment, climate change, and our health. Written by Kelie Lam.

Welcome to the PbP Planting a Greener Future Blog Series where we feature informative stats and tips to conserve and protect the environment.

On Saturday, March 27, 2021 countless rallies and vigils were held across the country calling for an end to racialized violence against Asian Americans, especially women and elders. Project by Project LA co-sponsored a candlelit vigil with our past beneficiary partner, the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC).

Project by Project (PbP) Los Angeles is excited to announce Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC)’s Sustainable Little Tokyo (SLT) program as our 2021 beneficiary partner for our campaign theme, Asian Americans and the Environment.

It is not a new development that AAPIs are against and actively work to fight forms of oppression in support of the Black community. From even before the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s to recent events surrounding the murder of George Floyd at the hands of white police, AAPIs have and will continue to be allies to the Black Lives Matter movement. We aim to further dispel the myth of the “model minority,” which often paints the AAPI community as often silent or undeserving to take part in dialogue about race and inequality.

Even as we are taking measures to flatten the curve of COVID-19, now more than ever is a time to show as much support to fellow community members, representatives and more! To spread awareness and still remain civically involved, you can take these seven steps to connect to your community from home.