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Two Earth & People Friendly Laundry Innovations

Tru-Earth Laundry Strips Want to do good for people and the planet while washing your clothes?  SSV Sustainable Life partner, TruEarth’s eco friendly laundry strips provide a convenient, plastic free, powerful yet less toxic way to […]

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WaterPalooza! 2021 Takeaways

Thoughts on two days of water immersion WaterPalooza! 2021 featured a spectacular roundup of water industry luminaries, industry experts, municipal water providers, entrepreneurs, scientists, government officials, advocates, and educators speaking about conserving, making, and preserving water.    […]

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A Happy Tale of Solar Reuse

The “old panels” taken down and set for a cleaning. & a Snazzy Solar Roof (w/drones) It started, as most things do, over a beer. And copious appetizers provided by wonderfully determined hosts. Al fresco dining […]

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SSV Partners with Tru Earth

SSV’s Sustainable Life program has partnered with Tru Earth, a Vancouver-based provider of innovative Eco-Strips laundry detergent and other interesting products. They are a self-described movement (@TruEarthMovement and #TruEarthMovement) not afraid to get dirty and make a […]

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SSV Launches Climate Dashboard

With drought, wildfires, and extreme temperatures in the Western US coupled with torrential rains, rising sea levels, and more forceful hurricanes along the Atlantic seaboard, you may be sensing that the perilous repercussions of Climate Change […]

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Money Saving Eco-Tip #5: Scrubbing Bubbles

Instead of buying all kids of cleaning supplies, purchasing white vinegar and batch baking soda (and maybe one essential oil for scent) can act as most cleaning solutions when mixed in different proportions… […]

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Tackling the Plastic Challenge

As you head for the beach and other outdoor activities this summer, take the time to rethink, reuse, and reduce your use of plastic. This article includes ways for reducing plastic use for healthier people and planet.  […]

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Cultivating Cultures: Making Your Own Yogurt

Quarantine has inspired many new habits and hobbies around the world: it seems the world-over learned to make bread. As more people become familiar with the time-intensive processes in making sourdough, yogurt or even kombucha, they […]

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