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 t...
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...
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Climate migration is becoming a reality as rising seas, wildfires, droughts, and extreme weather increasingly threaten U.S. cities, forcing communities to relocate. Cities that once thrived are now facing existential threats, prompting significant shifts in migration patterns. The question is no lon...
As climate change intensifies and ecosystems face increasing strain, the search for solutions has never been greater.
For millions of people around the world, coffee is not just a drink—it’s a daily ritual, a beloved comfort, and an essential pick-me-up. But have you ever wondered what the future holds for your morning cup of coffee? Climate change is threatening coffee production, with rising temperatures, shi...
Is it possible to live a day, let alone a week or a month, without buying or using any plastic? We’re going to explore practical ways to go radically plastic-free, tackling the pervasive issue of plastic waste with actionable and innovative solutions. Every day, from the moment we wake up, we ...