Tag Archives: sustainable living

To Shop with the Planet In Mind, You Need to Buy From a Store that Sources that Way Too

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To Shop with the Planet In Mind, You Need to Buy From a Store that Sources that Way Too
We are becoming increasingly aware that plastic never goes away. In fact, the U.S. is ranked #1 in plastic waste generation globally.¹ Did you know that plastics poison our food chain, threaten wildlife, and affect human health? As the facts pile up, we all need to be avoiding non-recyclable materials such as items wrapped in… Read more »

Ask Our Help Desk: Are bioplastics and biodegradable plastics really better?

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Ask Our Help Desk: Are bioplastics and biodegradable plastics really better?
How do you know if the ‘green’ disposable plastic products you buy–marked bioplastic, biodegradable, compostable, or bioplastic–are actually safe for our planet and our health? It’s confusing for well-intentioned people. We’re here to help. Plastic is made of artificially created chemicals “that don’t belong in our world and don’t mix well with nature.” After we… Read more »

New Tool for Pest Management: Kiosk at the Ecology Center

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New Tool for Pest Management: Kiosk at the Ecology Center
One of our staff attended an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training hosted by the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (UC IPM). It was a day packed with information on safe and effective methods to manage pests in the garden (like aphids and snails), and home (ants, termites, etc.) One exciting outcome of… Read more »

Tiny Houses with New Avenue Homes, 10/14/14

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Tiny Houses with New Avenue Homes, 10/14/14
Tiny houses bring big benefits, from encouraging simple and resource efficient living, to increasing density in neighborhoods. Join us and New Avenue Homes on Tuesday, October 14 at 7pm for an event on the trend of tiny house development here in the Bay Area. Kevin Casey of New Avenue Homes brings over 6 years of… Read more »

Renters, Go Green! Save on Water, Energy, Waste and More, 7/16/13

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Renters, Go Green! Save on Water, Energy, Waste and More, 7/16/13
You don’t have to own a house to live comfortably, affordably, and efficiently. With just a little support from community organizations, you can make cost-saving energy upgrades in your apartment, help keep waste out of landfills, green your living space, and save money all at the same time! Learn about all the resources available to… Read more »