January 25, 2012
By Leora Broydo Vestel To recycle, or not to recycle? That may no longer be a matter of debate in San Francisco, where a new mandatory recycling and composting law is poised for approval. The ordinance, which will be considered by the city’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, would require residential and commercial building owners […]
November 14, 2011
Harnessing the power of social media, Green is Universal asks consumers to “show their mugs” via Facebook contest.
October 7, 2011
The state has set an ambitious recycling goal of 75% by 2020.
August 31, 2011
Could an environmentalist at your door help to solve your area’s plastic bag woes?
August 24, 2011
The first U.S. city to ban plastic bags continues to be a model of waste management, especially when dealing with plastics.
July 19, 2011
Enterprise Community Partners provides affordable, efficient housing using recycled materials that is popping up all over the U.S.
June 21, 2011
No longer structurally safe, parts of the aged San Francisco building will reemerge as a monumental recycled public art piece.
April 25, 2011
Southern California residents have plenty of green celebration options, through Earth Week and well beyond.
April 14, 2011
Where: Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco View Larger Map When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. What: A robust, daylong event aimed at educating and inspiring San Franciscans to focus on environmental issues and promote solution-oriented community action. Musical performers, speakers and activists will grace the stage, while workshops and community discussions will […]
April 14, 2011
Where: Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Los Angeles View Larger Map When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. What: A park-wide expo features healthy cooking demonstrations, youth educational activities, health screenings, eco-film festival, gardening tips for urban spaces, green job symposium, green product demonstrations, concessions and family fun, all for free! More info: […]