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how to reduce your carbon footprint: water edition

When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, a lot of attention is focused on direct sources of carbon emissions like cars. But you may not realize that just using water generates a lot of carbon as well! Since carbon emissions are the primary contributor to...

spotlight: california academy of sciences’ otherworldly green roof

green architecture, sustainability

The California Academy of Sciences is an excellent place for learning all about science – with unique sustainable design, and an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum – all under one roof! amazing “living” green roof Do hills have windows and...

what is a walk score?

lifestyle, sustainability

Have you ever heard of a Walk Score? It’s a measure of how walkable a city, neighborhood, or street address is. But what does that mean, and why does it matter? what is walkability? Walkability is typically defined as living within walking distance of the...

spotlight: bullitt center, world’s greenest commercial building

green architecture, sustainability

We’re launching a new series touring green architecture and design around the U.S.! And we’re kicking it off with the Bullitt Center in Seattle, Washington – the self-titled “greenest commercial building in the world.” the bullitt center The Center is owned by...

spotlight: get deals on food and prevent food waste!

food, sustainability

There are many ways of tackling food waste, but they often require some planning and effort. A recent idea is perhaps a little more fun, and it’s the anti-food waste app, Too Good To Go. How does it work? The Too Good To Go app prevents food waste by matching...