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 ...
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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...
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...
There’s no denying that sustainable clothing is having a moment. More and more brands are incorporating sustainable practices into their design and production, and consumers are becoming more aware of the impact their clothing has on the environment. A whopping 88% of people want brands to be ...
So many of us struggle with minor physical ailments or even chronic diseases and spend thousands of dollars every year on supplements and medications to try to feel better. Unfortunately, there is usually no easy “cure-all” pill to solve health issues. The good news is that many of our a...
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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Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
Ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped throwing things away? If you stopped buying products with excessive packaging, or only bought what you need? Meet the zero waste movement: a growing movement of people (the zero waste generation, if you will) committed to drastically reducing their...
Key Takeaways Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are QR codes on clothing tags that reveal a garment’s origin, materials, and care instructions—driving a new era of transparency and traceability in fashion. DPPs make it easier to verify sustainability claims, support clothing repair, boost resale ...
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...