San Diego Edition

Archive of: Feature and *GREEN LIVING* and NAPC

Title Issue
Investing in Main Street

Investing in Main Street

Schools, churches and even city governments are sending a message about fiscal responsibility to Wall Street and government by supporting local community banks and credit unions.

August 2012
Urban Walkabout

Urban Walkabout

Explore the multiple benefits of urban walkability and learn how to initiate movements towards your own more walkable hometown.

July 2012
Around the Campfire

Around the Campfire

Today, the American wilderness we love to explore often suffers from human visitation. These simple trekking/camping guidelines help us tread more softly to preserve nature’s wonders.

June 2012
Greenwashing Update

Greenwashing Update

Which products truly walk the green walk? Ed Begley, Jr. offers expert know-how.

May 2012
Every Drop Counts

Every Drop Counts

Learn how to reap big benefits by capturing and managing rainwater with rain barrels, underground systems and the right roofing materials.

April 2012
Green Home Checklist

Green Home Checklist

Kitchens, bedrooms, bath and laundry rooms—even those pesky “un-rooms,” like attics, entry halls, closets and garages—can all go green in simple, budget-friendly ways that aid the environment.

April 2012
Unconventional Gardens

Unconventional Gardens

Here’s how to turn a concrete jungle—of any size—into a life-enhancing oasis filled with food-producing plants.

March 2012
Eat Plastic-Free

Eat Plastic-Free

Plastic containers for food and drinks often contain unhealthy chemicals that contribute to toxic buildups in our bodies and landfills. Try these practical ways to avoid using them.

February 2012
Shop Smart

Shop Smart

Circulate your dollars within the community and align purchases with your values to enjoy multiple benefits, from shoring up local home values to ensuring access to regional produce.

November 2011
Water, Water Everywhere...

Water, Water Everywhere...

Despite water’s seeming abundance, we are rapidly overshooting Earth’s natural replenishment cycles. Thus, a vanguard of citizens, communities, farmers and corporations are thinking about water, and its management, in new ways.

October 2011