As has been noted, we had a great BIG time over the two days of Sustain-a-Palooza! Here’s a bit of a recap incorporating the “gems” from the ongoing session chat, which is not to be confused with chaat, which come to think of it would have been an excellent (sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, crunchy) accompaniment. Lyngsø Sustainability […]
The Indonesian-based company Topiku is responding to the environmental crisis by creating handcrafted hats made entirely from upcycled material. Indonesia produces the second largest amount of ocean pollution, and Topiku intercepts some of the garment industry’s excess to create an ethical, circular product celebrating sustainability. Topiku not only ethically sources their materials but also is […]
We will get through this, hopefully more mindful of our value and our values, more appreciative of our neighbors and community and more determined than ever to work together towards a healthier, resilient and equitable Bay Area. […]
SSV team members were among a crowd of 500 people who packed the Menlo-Atherton High School Theatre on January 15 to observe the California Senate District 13 Climate and Environmental Forum. Five of the seven candidates for the office of state senator in District 13 participated in the event: Democrat Josh Becker, Democrat Michael Brownrigg, […]
Dear Friends, Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) is a “think & do” tank focused on improving air and water quality, sustainability and equity in a decarbonizing Bay Area. Below are select highlights from 2019. SSV positively impacted a range of issues from understanding the nuances of air quality and traffic patterns to encouraging 76-year “win-win-win” water […]
It is the Thanksgiving season, a time to count blessings. So, those who are concerned about minimizing GHGs (Green House Gases) are looking to REACH codes to reduce GHGs from buildings. They are thankful REACH codes can do this. So, how does that work? REACH codes amend the building code that determines how a building […]