Crochet your own sponges, cotton circles, even produce bags! If you use 100% cotton string, your sponges and cotton circles will be compostable and long-lasting. Cutting up old plastic bags turning them into string can be a unique way to crochet a sustainable produce bag, recycling basket, and so much more. Here is a video […]
Dear Friend of SSV, January 2021 has been quite a year! As of this moment, the fever pitch of the past few months seems to be cooling (knock on wood). The smoke and tear gas has cleared and an experienced, dedicated President begins to take on four cascading crises: the virus, the economy, racial and income inequality, […]
We approached this newsletter very, very excited about kicking off our WET Talks series on water, environment and technology issues (see above, act now!) where we will also introduce our first Water(Round)Table on reuse issues. […]
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 […]