Jim Gunshinan replied to Alison Clary's discussion What's The Dirt On Greenwashing?
"I miss you all too!"
May 5
Jim Gunshinan replied to Alison Clary's discussion What's The Dirt On Greenwashing?
"Thanks for a direct, thorough, and honest take on an important and uncomfortable topic. Brava Allison!"
May 5
Jim Gunshinan replied to Alison Clary's discussion Dirty Secrets of Getting Clean
"I love it! Green Clean. I'll be researching shampoo bars soon."
Apr 6
Jim Gunshinan replied to Liza Kirby's discussion Water: A High Value Resource
"This is a comprehensive look at water use and water sources. Thanks, for a great article."
Apr 6
Liza Kirby replied to Jim Gunshinan's discussion The Costs of Getting to Work—Comparing Cars to BART
"Great info and cost comparisons."
Mar 31
Jim Gunshinan posted a discussion
The Bay Area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission is studying how we might adjust transportation to avoid the worst consequences of Bay Area traffic. In a recent article from the San Francisco Chronicle, the commission reports that traffic…
Mar 27
Jim Gunshinan replied to Jim Gunshinan's discussion Safe and Efficient Fireplace Options—Romance Without the Guilt
"Thanks Guys, just saw this."
Mar 24
Jim Gunshinan posted a discussion
Nearly Zero Energy Homes
It’s easy to be confused by the acronyms. Here is a partial list.

Zero Energy Homes (ZEH). These homes produce at least as much energy from renewable sources as the other (PG&E supplied) power used to operate the house…
Feb 26
Alison Clary replied to Jim Gunshinan's discussion Safe and Efficient Fireplace Options—Romance Without the Guilt
"Well done article, Jim! Lots of great advice for those who may want to use their wood-burning fireplaces with the most environmental options possible."
Feb 3
Liza Kirby replied to Jim Gunshinan's discussion Safe and Efficient Fireplace Options—Romance Without the Guilt
"Thanks for the helpful tips for modernizing fireplaces to improve air quality and fixing drafty chimneys."
Feb 3
Jim Gunshinan replied to Alison Clary's discussion A Better Mattress For Valentine's Day!
"Wow, I will never take my mattress for granted again!"
Feb 2
Jim Gunshinan replied to Liza Kirby's discussion Are we still in a drought?  And how to prepare for the future.
"Liza,

This is a very detailed lesson on all things drought and water conservation. Thank you so much."
Feb 2
Jim Gunshinan posted a discussion
In its original form, this article was posted on the Sense.com website.
Do you want chestnuts roasting on an open fire but not Jack Frost nipping at your nose? You can curl up with a book or a cup of hot chocolate with your significant others…
Jan 27
Jim Gunshinan posted a discussion
Clothes are the first layer of insulation outside our skin. Clothes can keep us warm in the winter and (perhaps by removing them) cool in the summer. Some can be returned to the earth after their useful life is over to grow more carbon-sucking,…
Dec 23, 2022
Jim Gunshinan replied to Eliana Batrez's discussion Weatherize Your Winter
"Great article Eliana! You are making us more energy-smart."
Dec 23, 2022
Jim Gunshinan replied to Kimberly Lam's discussion "Leave the Leaves" to Benefit Wildlife & the Environment
"If I can only talk a certain someone into leaving the leaves (or much of them)! I have some good ammo now in the fight. Thanks, Kimberly!"
Dec 7, 2022
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