Here is a juicy secret: The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) will give you money for taking out your grass lawns. It sounds too good to be true, but it's true. You can create a beautiful water-sip
Repair and reuse are key concepts at the heart of sustainability. Pushed towards consumerism, Americans have gotten into the habit of buying new things instead of fixing broken ones. This practice is not only wasteful and expensive, it is not sustain
Read more…We’ve all seen those cool looking silicone cupcake pans, ice cube trays, whisks, basters, spatulas, and other kitchenware that come in a variety of alluring colors and soft, malleable shapes. There are even silicone baggies that replace disposable pl
Read more…Induction cooking uses electromagnetic fields to directly heat pots and pans. Unlike traditional stovetops, it generates heat by inducing an electric current in the cookware. This method offers rapid heating, precise temper
Read more…Applicable to Indoor & Outdoor Air Quality:
Physical Symptoms:
What is indoor air quality?
Indoor air quality refers to the condition of the air within enclosed spaces and includes the presence of pollutants, temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Pollutants can be high, but you likely have more control over
At our Walk 'n Lunch event in Lafayette we "decorated" the walking trail with signs pointing out many interesting sustainability facts you may (or may not!) know.
What???
o 40% of bottled water is really tap water
Pass on single use plastic
o The
Remodeling our “Forever Home” is testing our patience! There are so many little details to study and decisions to make. For example, we decided to make our bathroom wheelchair accessible. After coming up with the design for the perfectly sized vanit
Read more…Our house in Orinda has been “up in the air” since November. It’s jacked up because the foundation had partially collapsed. It didn’t happen all at once. The house was built in the early 1950s, and we think the foundation was exposed to water that un
If you're looking for the Spring Cleaning article mentioned in the April 2024 newsletter, click here!
How about a little pesticide with your breakfast? If you regularly eat Cheerios or Quaker Oats products, there are some things you should know, esp
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What is Prop 65? In the state of California, Prop 65 warning labels on products inform consumers that it is known to cause cancer or reproductive harm in humans or laboratory animals. Products include apparel, textiles, jewelry, accessories, home pro
Concrete is everywhere. It is popular for buildings and infrastructure because of its compressive strength. Add rebar, and you add tensile strength—resulting in a material that can carry weight without cracking and resist bending or being pulled apar
Read more…We strive to employ a staff that represents the students we serve - All Genders, LGBTQ+, BIack, Latina/o/x/e, Indigenous and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Growing Healthy Kids seeks an experienced and creative Co-Executive Direct
Read more…If you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions for 2024, here are five suggestions that will conserve natural resources, save energy, and help you start out the new year on a positive note while helping the planet!
1) Reduce Landfill Waste There are
Read more…Climate change can feel overwhelming and you may be thinking about what else you can do. One simple action to take this year is to increase your physical activity. Let’s face it, life’s better when you’re healthy and it’s the same with our environmen
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In our quest for a magical holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in a frenzy of shopping, wrapping, and generally doing too much. Instead of being a warm and wonderful experience, holidays can become overw
Read more…We’ve posted many articles on how to make Christmas greener, and these discussions invariably address the dilemma of choosing an artificial tree vs. a real tree. Whether you are religious, spiritual, or secular, the Christmas tree is a popular symbol
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton helped Google develop it’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. He quit Google when he began to worry about the unintended consequences of using the technology. “I’m afraid of self-censoring,” he told Jeff Bennett and the PB
