Sustainability

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A vibrant Berkeley cafe scene showing customers using reusable mugs and a barista collecting single-use cups for recycling, highlighting successful plastic waste reduction.
Food & Drink

Local food businesses cut plastic waste, proving sustainability pays off.

In Berkeley, one local coffee shop slashed its single-use cup waste by 40% in just six months.

Hannah Pierce·May 20, 2026
Santa Monica pier at sunset, symbolizing the vibrant tourism industry and its impact on local neighborhoods.
Community

Santa Monica's Tourism Boom Threatens Neighborhoods, But a Solution Exists.

Despite generating an estimated $917 million in annual spending for its local economy, Santa Monica faces a projected structural General Fund operating deficit of $29.

Derek Molina·May 20, 2026
Diverse group of people of all ages working together happily in a vibrant, sunny community garden in a city.
Neighborhoods

How to Start and Manage a Community Garden in 2026

Community gardeners report significantly higher levels of subjective well-being compared to those who tend individual home gardens, suggesting a unique boost to happiness.

Derek Molina·May 14, 2026
What Is a Short-Term Mission Trip and How Does Thirst Missions Ensure a Lasting Impact?
EventsSponsored

What Is a Short-Term Mission Trip and How Does Thirst Missions Ensure a Lasting Impact?

A short-term mission trip is a one-to-two-week volunteer experience where groups support ministry and community development, often in a cross-cultural setting. Thirst Missions organizes these trips, focusing on long-term community partnerships and locally-driven projects to ensure a lasting, positive impact.

Aaron Blake·May 14, 2026
A split image contrasting a dim office with a sustainability sign and a bright, green cityscape, symbolizing corporate cutbacks versus regulatory green transition.
Business Spotlights

Green Commitments Waver, But Regulations Drive Sustainable Business Forward

Over the last two years, a quarter of companies have slashed their sustainability headcount and budgets, according to Trellis Group data.

Marco Alvarez·May 13, 2026
Diverse group of people tending to plants and harvesting fresh produce in a lush urban community garden, with city buildings in the background.
Neighborhoods

What Are the Benefits and Challenges of Urban Community Gardens?

While often seen as simple plots of land, urban community gardens are quietly transforming diets and social bonds across neighborhoods.

Derek Molina·May 12, 2026
Local businesses in a city skyline embracing green certification, showcasing a blend of urban development and environmental sustainability.
Business Spotlights

Green Certification: Local Businesses Embrace Sustainability

Businesses participating in green certification programs have collectively mitigated over 400,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, a significant environmental achievement.

Marco Alvarez·May 11, 2026
Kincardine's 'Relove Runway' circular fashion show featuring upcycled clothing and community engagement for sustainability.
Best in City

Kincardine's 6 Eco-Friendly Sustainable Practices

On June 18, the Kincardine Theatre Guild will host a 'Relove Runway' circular fashion show, an initiative by the Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN) to promote sustainable clothing practice

Marco Alvarez·May 10, 2026