Davis, CA: A Bicycle Friendly City

Davis, CA

As the bicycle capital of the United States and home to the new US Bicycling Hall of Fame, Davis, CA knows what it means to be green. Located in Yolo County, 11 miles west of Sacramento, Davis is known for its commitment to sustainable lifestyles. … Read More

Meet Claire

Claire WinelandSo who is Claire?
That’s an interesting question. To start off I’m 13 years old, my name is Claire, and I have an illness called Cystic Fibrosis, which I was diagnosed with at Birth. It’s interesting because for a lot of people it’s totally different, it’s like, “oh my gosh! She has a disease, take pity on her!” But it’s interesting when you have lived with Read More

San Francisco Ranked #1 for Green Job Seekers

Californian cities and companies have recently been in the green news. Earlier this month, Santa Clara was ranked EPA’s greenest city, and now in a new article from The Mother Nature Network, California has been ranked the state with the largest number of green jobs.… Read More

Have a Greener Summer

Green SummerAs we approach the longest months of summer, you might be using more energy than you realize. The bills are going up and so is the Earth’s carbon dioxide level. What can you do to beat the heat, bank some cash, and save the planet? Read More

Recycling Your Cotton

Are you moving, cleaning out your closet, or just need to make room for new clothes?

Trying to decide what to do with old t-shirts can be difficult. It’s hard to part with that concert shirt or the swag you picked up from an event. Generation T—a blog dedicated to recycling shirts Read More

Moving with Reusable Bags

Packing up and moving can be a very stressful process, but you can make it fun… and green! When you’re stuffing boxes, there are going to be those items you specifically want to put in bags. Instead of using the ordinary shopping bag, try using new reusable bags. Read More

Extra Space in Your Yard?

So you find yourself living in a new place, maybe with a new backyard and some extra space? If you’ve moved and want to add a greener environment to your fresh abode try putting your green thumb to the test! Start growing your own fruits and vegetables! Don’t know exactly how to keep your harvest going? The DIY Network has a convenient web section titled Read More