Tag archives for sustainableliving
What’s your favorite thing about summer? Mine is tomatoes.
In preparation for the approach of summer, and all of the wonderful things that come with this special season, I wanted to take an opportunity to appreciate my favorite...
Are Houseplants Sustainable?
So, you’re a proud plant parent and you’ve clicked this article hoping for some good news. Or maybe you can’t keep a cactus alive, and you’ve clicked this article...
Bioblitzing and the Pursuit of Nature in San Francisco
This year, the week of events hosted by the USF Office of Sustainability in celebration of Earth Day is themed around the concept of “Nature in Our City.” I’m...
A Greener Future for Everyone: Greenspace Inequality in San Francisco
In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the US to ensure that all residents lived within a 10-minute walk of some kind of park, playground, or green...
Oops! You Accidently Dropped 102 Tons of Trash on the Ground
The idea of waste is a man-made construct; no other being creates byproducts that cannot be naturally recycled by this Earth. The creation of “waste” and landfills, aligned with...
The Importance of Celebrity Responsibility in the Realm of Sustainability
Regardless of how you feel about her, one thing’s for sure: everyone is talking about Taylor Swift. From her worldwide Era’s Tour to her presence in the National Football...
Top 10 Farmers Markets in SF
If you wanted to, you could find farm fresh produce in San Francisco almost every day of the week. The city hosts 23 markets, most of which operate all...
Preserving Love: A Blooming Guide to Flower Preservation for Valentine’s Day
The tradition of exchanging flowers on Valentine’s Day carries a rich history, deeply rooted in the language of flowers that emerged during the Victorian era. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu...
Furniture Waste in the U.S.: What you can do
Waste doesn’t disappear when it leaves the house. When it gets thrown out, it goes somewhere. Furniture waste is a growing environmental concern on many fronts: Energy Consumption- the...
Period Products: A Case for the Cup
For something that is natural and unavoidable for anyone with a uterus, periods are incredibly unsustainable. According to National Geographic, people who menstruate are predicted to use between 5,000...