Location
Pleasant Hill, CA
"Some builders are looking to wood construction as a renewable form of building. But like Christmas trees, the devil is in the details—what kind of wood, how is it grown, and so on. It seems to me that the more we are in tune with natural processes…"
"Alison--Great discussion of Christmas tree life cycles and the trade-offs! Could there be an opportunity to re-imagine this iconic holiday tradition?...perhaps converting trash to trees and creating a new art form. :)"
"SO many wonderful activities to choose from here! Thank you for an excellent resource!"
"Very informative and educational article, Jim!"
"Sarah, I loved this article. It made me relax more just by reading it!"
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…
"Good to know more about a product we all know and love to cozy up with."
"Great explanation of different types of cotton fibers, eco-friendly alternatives, and the farm-to-fashion supply chains!"
"What an outstanding resource! You've provided an amazing amount of pertinent information and excellent suggestions. Inspiring photos too!"
The fashion industry places a heavy burden on the planet. It is responsible for 10 percent of global greenhouse emissions and is the second largest consumer of the world’s water supply. The huge number of resources required to manufacture clothing…
"Excellent article!"
"Liza, Thanks for a lovely and uplifting article with lots of helpful information for planting in fall!"
"Wonderful ideas for eco-friendly Halloween costumes, decorating, and treats!"
Halloween is one of the spookiest times of the year for the environment. Mass-produced fast fashion composed of cheap, one-use polyester costumes; plastic candy wrappers and packaging; throwaway porch and party decorations; and pumpkins left to rot…
Regardless of the season or amount of time spent at the beach, on the slopes, or retrieving the daily newspaper, our skin accumulates a lifetime of effects from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. Sunscreen helps protect skin and prevent sunburn, the…
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