Try sustainable travel
Transportation and tourism can be one of the biggest non-industrial contributors to our carbon footprint....
AJ van de Ven
Partnerships are a win-win for nonprofits and business
Recently, I was lucky enough to be part of the Cause Conference 2023 in San Diego. Cause San Diego is a social impact hub designed...
Happy first birthday, Living Green!
Can you believe that this column, Living Green, has been running for an entire year? Time flies, as they say, when you’re having fun, and...
Wild weather sends stark warning
The evidence of this summer is that we now need to be prepared for extreme weather events at any time of year. ...
Reducing heat is cool for schools
Increasingly hot summers due to the climate crisis are only going to make shade and cool surfaces even more crucial....
Raise a glass to smart irrigation
Smart irrigation keeps plants and lawns growing and healthy while conserving the resources that enable our beautiful landscapes....
Living Green: Preparing our parks for summer
Summer is fast approaching, and it’s time to start enjoying ourselves in our neighborhood parks and gardens. But our outdoor public spaces need to be...
Pledge to go green for Earth Month
April is Earth Month. It’s a time to raise awareness of environmental issues, helping to prevent further harm to our planet’s natural resources and assisting...
Living Green: Winter rain and snow highlights key water issues
Do the heavy rains and snowfall we have experienced mean we can relax about the way we use water? Unfortunately, no....
Commentary: Organic waste recycling tips
Food waste can sometimes get a little aromatic, which left us wondering about ways to reduce those odors and other side effects....
Green resolutions for 2023
As one year ends and another begins, many of us like to make resolutions or set goals for the new year. As there’s no more...
Commentary: ’Tis the season for sustainable gifting
Holiday giving can be even more meaningful when we ensure our generosity has a minimal impact on the environment....
Recycled drinking water is smart, safe and green
We’re in the midst of a crisis. Water is scarce. It’s considered so precious that it’s rationed by authorities and so valuable it is even...
Real grass or synthetic turf – which is best?
In a time of drought, when water conservation is of paramount importance, does it make sense to replace traditional grass turf playing fields with synthetic...