Students and their parents pay for artificial turf injuries. A great deal of public money has been spent by school boards and park departments on artificial turf fields over the past decade. The consensus thinking was that the high initial investment would be offset by greatly reduced water use and maintenance costs over the fields’ […]
In Santa Clara County, both the Fremont Union High School District and the Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District have faced significant decisions to make regarding the construction of new fields: will they be natural grass or synthetic turf systems? School districts have made some mistakes in the past. Now that we in California are wiser, […]
Sustainable Silicon Valley strongly recommends investing budget, maintenance and water resources in natural grass athletic fields and replacing synthetic turf fields with natural, living grass as they wear out. This transition is essential to prioritizing the well-being of playing field users– children, teenagers, and adults– and to fostering a healthier environment and aligns with practices adopted […]
Our Northern California climate has been changing and our weather really reflects it lately. Here’s a look at reliable meteorological sources that you can use to keep up to date on the latest weather news and developments in our area. More than fifty percent of our precipitation in California is delivered by Atmospheric Rivers (ARs) long, […]
We’ve checked this list twice… Last year we published a blog article entitled Home for the Holidays that included a number of sustainable tips for the holiday season. Well, the happy days are here again, and we think that these suggestions still help, so take a look. And in case you missed anything or just […]
SSV’s BackPaqAQ app screen El Niño is starting to make its presence felt this winter. With the inevitable rainstorms El Niño brings, we’ll definitely be living a lot more indoors, where the average American already spends over 90% of their time. The concentration of some air pollutants is 2 to 5 times higher indoors than […]
Introduction In many communities, poor air quality remains an invisible threat. Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) is on a mission to change this through their Youth Air Quality Advocates (YAQA) program. This initiative, funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), is a vital step towards addressing air pollution and its profound impact on communities. In […]
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 are playing out right now. You are right! Glaciers are rapidly melting as the world has become a hotter […]
Sustainable Silicon Valley’s mission includes educating the public and fostering discussions among industry, academic, and government leaders, by hosting a series of webinars, talks, and conferences about Bay Area environmental topics. Video recordings of these events can be found on SSV’s YouTube Channel. This article contains a sample of recent videos. […]
Sustainable Silicon Valley’s mission includes educating the public and fostering discussions among industry, academic, and government leaders, by hosting a series of webinars, talks, and conferences about Bay Area environmental topics. Video recordings of these events can be found on SSV’s YouTube Channel. This article contains a sample of recent videos. […]