Palo Alto’s push to green schools bears fruit
The school district is uprooting sprinkler-reliant lawns, implementing composting and recycling and adopting more energy conscious habits in its push to reduce its carbon footprint and save money.
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Building a Palo Alto center that converts waste to energy pits environmentalists against each other
Palo Alto’s environmentalists are locked in debate with one another over plans to construct a compost-to-energy facility. Residents are divided over whether the city should use the land to convert organic waste into clean energy.
A waterless car wash? Redwood City business hopes to be just that [VIDEO]
A new car wash in Redwood City washes cars using only a single cup of water.
Go inside Palo Alto’s ‘dead houses’ — bastions of co-op living [VIDEO]
For three decades, Stanford students have run co-operative living spaces in Palo Alto houses named after Grateful Dead songs. House culture emphasizes sustainable living and sharing chores. View the video.
Stanford artist marks pelican population’s rebound by creating sculpture from trash
The California brown pelican was on the endangered species list in 1970, but the population rebounded, and the birds came off the list in 2009. A Stanford student artist commemorates the victory in sculpture.
Stanford artists promote green living at Vision eARTh showcase
Stanford University artists are part of a growing trend using art to promote “green” living. This spring’s Vision eARTh event aimed to inspire social change through community activism.
Green is in – Where you can find eco-friendly clothing, and why it’s worth it
Green is the new black. Stanford earth science students recommend places to buy eco-friendly clothing — from green jeans to dresses to outerwear. The clothes come from sustainable fabric without harmful dyes.