We're fans of Patrick Blanc's work. He is, after all, the man who essentially invented vertical gardens. So, we're pretty thrilled that he's bringing his amazing green walls to San Francisco......
San Francisco's composting/recycling law is still a full six weeks away from taking effect, but it's already working like a charm......
Scheduled for construction in 2010, LSarc architects has designed a three-story home that is totally energy neutral. An eight kilowatt solar array, connected to the main energy grid and net metered...
If only every empty lot in every urban area in every U.S. city looked like Alemany Farm, 4.5 acres of formerly abandoned land (where neighbors used to toss their junk) that is now a thriving urban fa...
We think we live in a pretty small apartment, and we were recently impressed by a couple looking to move into a 400 square-foot space. But what about 250 square-feet? Could you do it? (Do you do it?...
On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to approve a proposal "for the most comprehensive mandatory composting and recycling law in the country." Essentially, if you live in San Fra...
It's easy enough to plant a tree if you own your home, but for those in the city, it's hard to know where to even start. Instructables provides a step-by-step guide to getting a tree planted in your...
This cozy studio, dubbed the "Peggy M," is almost entirely outfitted with freebies via Craigslist, including an upright piano. While the bio diesel house-van gets a rather unimpressive 15 MPG, it's no...
We’ve been waiting for this a long time – San Francisco has taken the first steps in political action against junk mail with a resolution for a ‘Do Not Mail’ registry. If you feel like we do, ...
Seems like it was just yesterday that we were drooling over the reupholstered vintage furniture from Raval Warehouse. Well, here's a shop that does the same thing -- pairing vintage furniture with up...
What's not to love about San Francisco-based home design company Branch? Their selection of unique, well-designed products always please, and everything they carry is made from sustainable resources. ...
If you've ever wanted to start rainwater harvesting (and live in San Francisco) now's a good time to start. Yesterday, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced a Rainwater Harvesting Initiative in t...
We're really pleased that San Francisco's been trying so hard to promote responsible disposal of hazardous wastes, batteries, and electronic devices. The other day, we received a handy brochure in the...
Last year, we missed out on most of San Francisco's Architecture and the City Festival. We won't be making the same mistake twice. The festival starts on September 1 and runs through the end of the...
You know all the jokes about San Francisco being "crunchy" and full of hippies? Well, this tidbit won't help squelch those rumors; we have a curbside composting program as part of our movement to g...
Like to garden? Live in or near San Francisco? Want to make a strong statement about the Slow Food movement?...
One of our biggest pet peeves about city life is the lack of public vegetation. Because of this, we're constantly on the hunt for the "undiscovered" parks that are hidden in our city, San Francisco...
On March 27, 2007, San Francisco passed a bill to ban plastic bags from all grocery stores and pharmacies. Now, a year later, the ban's influence is being seen around the world....
DGN is a series of free panel discussions exploring the integration of innovative tools in the greening of consumer products.Venues are up and down the West Coast.We're looking forward to the SF event...
Picapicadesign created this San Francisco Recycled Paper Bowl by hand molding it from paper pulp made from recycled paper grocery bags. An old map of San Francisco is on the interior of the bowl....
Not to brag, but San Francisco and Alameda counties have pretty awesome recycling programs. We get a big barrel for recycling (no sorting required!), a small barrel for trash (that we often don't fi...
Are you an "outside of the box" kind of thinker? Like way, way, way outside of the box? If your answer is yes, then you should definitely take a look at the cover story in this month's issue of Comm...
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