May 2, 2012
Plant-based sponges offer clean dishes without harmful chemicals, biodegrade easily and can be tossed into compost piles after use.
March 28, 2012
The Solidago, a three-unit LEED Platinum building, mixes recycled materials and historic charm with energy efficiency in a winning formula.
March 13, 2012
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County’s studio encourages resident artists to recycle salvaged materials in their vibrant works of art.
February 8, 2012
Rich in character and region specific, repurposed wood planks are becoming a huge hit in green home-makeover projects.
January 11, 2012
A new county initiative has recycling rates rising while saving funding and landfill space.
December 30, 2011
Finding green products you can be passionate about will help you stick to those green resolutions.
December 28, 2011
Starbucks is seeking LEED certification for the repurposed shipping-crate building.
December 22, 2011
The Emerald City has implemented a plastic bag ban coupled with a 5¢-per-bag fee on paper bags within city limits.
December 16, 2011
America’s iconic automaker is using recycled materials in many of its new models.
December 13, 2011
The gadgets and gizmos we give this holiday season probably run on batteries, but did you consider recyclable, rechargeable batteries to be gifts themselves?
November 23, 2011
Smoke detectors, which contain toxins, need to be recycled properly and handled carefully.
November 15, 2011
We’re surrounded by recyclables everywhere we turn — just keep your eyes peeled.