If you’ve been around the “green” parts of the web, you’ve probably heard the term “urban garden,” but may not know what it means. The term describes any kind of growing activity that’s not on the usual rural farmland, in a more populated area than the usual...
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Getting Started with Organic Baby Having a baby is an exciting time, especially if it’s your first child. You want everything to be just right, and you want a healthy baby. Many people start going “organic” when they have their first child. But do you know kind of organic products are availabl...
Do you want to go green, but don’t know how? A lot of people like the idea of “going green” and helping to not only save the planet, but clean up their own environment at home. Green cleaning products, safer personal care products, and eco-friendly clothing are just some of the way...
Pets depend on us to take care of them, and part of that is making sure that we pet parents provide them with safe products, from natural pet food and non-toxic pet toys to natural flea and tick treatments and pet-safe lawn care. Smart companies are making more eco-friendly pet products available. S...
Finding effective natural cleaning products to replace your good old-fashioned toxic ones can feel like one of the most challenging aspects of going green. It’s hard to give up old habits and try new things, especially if you strike out a few times with cleaning products that don’t work ...
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 t...
Most of us happily eat three meals a day, possibly giving consideration to calories or fat, but usually not thinking about the impact our food choices have on climate change. We may feel guilty about driving a gas guzzling car or good about driving an electric vehicle, but in reality, your car doesn...
“I know of no other animals are more consistently curious, more willing to explore new experiences, more ready to meet the world with open mouthed enthusiasm. Pigs, I have discovered, are incurable optimists and get a big kick out of just being,” writes biologist Lyall Watson in The Whol...
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Want to get out and enjoy the outdoors or find a fun, unique activity that involves learning about sustainability? We’ve got a wonderful list of environmental activities designed to feed your mind, body and soul. How about going on an organic farm tour or biodynamic winery tour? Or take a quic...
In an age where the night sky is increasingly veiled by artificial light, Dark Sky Parks provide welcome refuge for stargazers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone yearning to reconnect with the cosmos. These special reserves, designated for their exceptionally clear and starry nights, offer a sanctuary ...
Biodiversity, the vibrant tapestry of life that envelops our planet, stands at a pivotal moment in its history. This article offers a comprehensive exploration into the historical and current rates of biodiversity loss, shedding light on the primary causes behind this decline. We’ll delve into the...
The story of food waste in the United States is both surprising and sobering. In a nation where supermarket aisles overflow and dining options are plentiful, an astonishing amount of food never reaches our plates. In fact, about 40% of food in the U.S. gets wasted every year. This isn’t just a tal...