Introduction Cutting back on the amount of water we use is one of the most important aspects of reducing the environmental footprint of our homes. What most people do not understand, however, is that the majority of residential water usage actually occurs outside the home. The water we use for water...
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Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, offer a unique and innovative housing alternative that could help thousands of people in the San Francisco Bay Area find attractive and affordable places to live. The high cost of housing in the Bay Area is comprised of two components: the cost of the house itself,...
Unheard of just a few years ago, tiny homes have become a part of mainstream awareness, if not adoption, based in part on popular HGTV shows like Tiny House Hunters and Tiny House Big Living. The days of the 3,000 square-foot home accompanied with a 30-year mortgage are not entirely numbered, but yo...
Live in a shipping container home? That's not something your average person has ever considered doing. However, in San Francisco, the average price for a small, one-bedroom apartment is priced at almost $3,500 a month, and in general, the average cost of living in the city is over 60% higher than th...
Wondering if rain barrels are worth it and if rainwater collection could work well for you? Perhaps you are in one of states that has been suffering drought conditions, or perhaps you've got torrents of rain coming down and would just like to capture some of it to save money on your water bill. In e...
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If you've been looking for ways to make your financial life cleaner and greener, one simple thing you can do is switch to using green credit cards and debit cards to make your purchases. Credit cards that support the environment are issued by financial institutions that show some type of commitment ...
If you are looking for an impactful way to help fight climate change, one of the easiest and best things you can do is to get involved with an environmental nonprofit that is working on climate change issues. They will be up to speed on the top priorities and will have organized projects where you c...
From recycled fabrics to ethical labor practices, many brands are embracing sustainable practices to make clothing to fit any style, for any occasion. But with so many sustainable clothing options out there (and so many sustainable marketing claims), it can be hard to know where to start when you're...
Looking for that perfect vegan coat or jacket that’s ethical, sustainable, well-made, warm, and is actually stylish? Good news! They exist! We've scoured the web and after searching high and low, and digging into all of the sustainability details, we came up with some excellent picks. So, whether ...