DIY: Sweet plantable valentines made from recycled paper
Share your love this Valentine's Day by gifting tiny plantable paper hearts made with recycled materials! Come...
5 festive Christmas ornaments you can make from recycled paper
Decoupage Christmas Trees What you'll need: Recycled cardboard (cereal boxes, mailers, boxes, old notebook covers) Colorful...
Cheers! 5 seasonal drink recipes to warm you up during the holidays
Cold? We've got just the thing - 5 seasonal drinks that will cheer you up this winter with exotic ingredients such...
HOW TO: Recycle a sweater into a cuddly pillow for your couch
Its that time of year when winter looms long, and we're all spending a bit too much time indoors. Are the throw...
5 Mouthwatering plant-based fall recipes
Fall is in the air and seasonal fruits and veggies like pumpkins and apples are available once again in grocery...
How to cook a whole pumpkin (seeds, guts and all)
Pumpkin season is officially upon us, which means we'll be seeing a lot of Jack O'Lanterns, pies, and seasonal...
DIY: How to make your own natural deodorant at home
Did you know you can make your own deodorant? It's not difficult, and you can save money over buying pricey natural...
9 low-maintenance plants for the office
In addition to mood-boosting colors and textures, it has been proven that indoor plants provide additional health...
Historic San Francisco church creatively reborn as loft apartments
Just across the street from San Francisco's iconic Dolores Park is a striking dome-topped building with bold white...
DIY: Recycle last year's Christmas cards into a colorful bunting garland
Step One: Gather your materials Old Christmas cards Colorful paper or card stock Twine, string, yarn...
10 ways to have a green Christmas this year
Christmas might be focused on trees, but that doesn't make it a green holiday. From wasteful purchases and non-recyclable...
6 crafty DIY decorations for Thanksgiving
The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and Thanksgiving is on its way. Celebrate this holiday...
HOW TO: Carve Pumpkins Into Halloween Jack-o-lanterns and Make Tasty Roasted Seeds
Fall is in the air and the farmer’s market is bursting with seasonal bounty. With Halloween today, why not grab...
Cucamelons are the most adorable fruit you never knew existed
The cucamelon, Melothria scabra, is similar to a cucumber with a crisp bite and an aromatic, citrusy flavor....
11 green building materials that are way better than concrete
1. Straw Bales Rather than relying on new research and technology, straw bale building hearkens back to the days...
Lava Mae's big blue bus brings mobile showers to San Francisco's homeless population
Lava Mae founder Doniece Sandoval, who has a background in marketing, community relations, and the arts, was eager...
HOW TO: Recycle a Tin Can Into a Gorgeous Outdoor Lantern for Summer Parties
STEP 1: GATHER YOUR MATERIALS All you need to do to get started on this eco-friendly summer craft project is...
The top 9 green habits to cultivate this Earth Day (and beyond)
1. Bring your own bags and containers Bring your own coffee mug, shopping bag, or water bottle with you while...
7 creative urban gardening hacks for spring
Cultivate a jar of sprouts Sprouts You know those delicious, crunchy, sometimes spicy little green strands you...
8 non-consumerist activities for a heart-warming Valentine's Day
Craft cocktails together Even if you splurge on top-quality ingredients, you'll still save money over bar-hopping....
6 Green home projects to do on snowy days
Clean the air with indoor greenery In wintertime, the only green plants you see are often indoors. In addition...
DIY: make an amazing feathery winter lantern with recycled yogurt cups
Step One: Gather Your Materials The materials you'll need for this project are simple and easy to source, starting...
DIY gift: make adorable felt drink "koozies" for all your friends
Step One: Gather your materials What you'll need: Squares of felt in different colors Craft glue Embroidery...
HOW TO: Make and serve pumpkin soup in a tureen made from its own shell
Step One: Gather Your Ingredients 1 medium-sized pumpkin 2 carrots 1 stalk celery 1 medium white onion 2...
6 Creative hanging gardens that you can make yourself
Mini Felt Planters Whip up these adorable mini plant pockets made from felt by following our simple DIY instructions....
The San Francisco Giants grow kale and tomatoes in their baseball stadium
The idea of growing a garden in the Giants stadium in an underused space arose from a series of conversations amongst...
12 Inspiring mini parks created in street parking spaces
One of San Francisco’s claims to fame is the “parklet” - a mini public park or, as some call it, a “sidewalk...
5 Healthy vegetarian snacks to serve on Labor Day
Image via Vegan Baking White Bean Hummus Ditch the plastic carton of supermarket hummus and mix it up with a...
7 meat-free alternatives for BBQ lovers
Image via Sara Braun Marinated Halved Zucchini and Summer Squash Late summer can be over-abundant in zucchini...
Former Apple engineers launch line of cleverly built and packaged sustainable furniture
Brad Sewell wasn’t always destined for the furniture business - he acknowledges he followed a “nontraditional”...