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5 easy things we can do at home to waste less

This falls into the category of basic, common sense advice – but these are things that I think many people don’t even think to do that can have a significant impact on curbing household waste, energy use and water use. Put recycle bins beside every trash can, especially in the bathroom: Seriously,  think about what [...]

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Upcoming Event: Clothing Swap Tues Sept 16th 7-10pm Sugar Cafe, SF

If your wardrobe is at all dreary, I highly recommend attending this Tuesday’s Clothing Swap. I was at last month’s swap, and you can see my review here.   A great way to get rid of old clothes, which will either be taken home by fellow swappers or donated to charity at the end of the [...]

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Sustainability in the news (Sept 10th and 11th)

Office Depot announces program to allow consumers to “turn trash into cash” through trade in program that will provide gift cards in exchange for used electronics. (Office Depot, Environmental Leader) 1000 US schools have met or are seeking LEED certification; going green can save a school an average of $100K per year. (GreenerBuildings News) NYC [...]

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Green chickens, blue eggs

On a hot summer evening in Austin, there is little I enjoy more than settling down in my backyard with a good book and a cold beer, and listening to the soft clucking of my chickens. Yes, chickens. The three hens strutting imperiously around my yard have quickly become one of the most satisfying aspects [...]

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Now what? ecofrenzy vision

I’m getting very excited about this whole “I have a blog” thing. I’m developing a plan for the types of posts I’d like to write, and I’d love your input. Here’s my idea: I’ll be writing 5 primary sorts of entries: 1) G2G Profile: Garbage-to-goods company profile 2) Green research piece: Green expert interview and [...]

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Hello world!

Wow – I never thought I would have a blog. But here goes… By way of introduction, I am a sustainability enthusiast, living in San Francisco, home to some of the greenest folks and legislation in the country. That said, I’ve been overwhelmed at times by the blinding green light emitted by so many companies [...]

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