The weather this summer in the Bay Area has been nothing short of awful. And with me being what my friend calls a “…
Environment
Top 15 Eco-Fashion Books We Love
There are many levels of eco-fashion at this point in the game. So many people are trying to make us understand why we s…
Giving Darwin Some Elbow Room
To me, Charles Darwin was always one of the good guys. Growing up, the knowledge of evolution offered all the creative w…
Who Ever Liked Mowing the Lawn Anyway?
In her recent piece in USA Today, Laura Vanderkam takes an environmental stand against the family yard: “Mowing it…
Mini Solar Bonsai Tree Powers Your Gadgets (No Watering Required)
While not exactly embarking on a grand plan to steal Mother Nature’s secret of photosynthesis (like those crazy Ch…
Does Energy Grow on Trees? You Bet.
A million years ago when I was young, photosynthesis was one of the first “big words” I learned. And, unlike…
Hub for Social Innovation: Re-Shaping Community and the Way We Work
Looking to connect and shape your community? Wondering how to create new social systems? Searching for like-minded, envi…
Plant Pots That Can Magically Disappear (I Mean, Biodegrade)
Do you have stacks of the black plastic pots used for plants in your back shed collecting spider webs? Imagine if you co…