The Spin
Writing from the Acterra team and beyond
Home for the Holidays: Tips for a Greener Season
by Matt Abbott
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and reflection — and at Acterra, it’s also a chance to...
A Charging Divide: Struggles with EV Charging in Manufactured Home Communities
by Matt Abbott
Although the November elections in the United States may have disrupted the political scene nationally, California is still committed to...
PRESS RELEASE: Acterra Installs Air Quality Monitor at Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School
San Jose, CA — November 19, 2024 Acterra, Action for a Healthy Planet ( Acterra), a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated...
6 Waste Reduction Strategies for Schools and Workplaces
by Kate Sheppard
In this modern day and age, we are all familiar with the importance of sustainability, the reduction of our impact...
Affordable Food: Missing from California’s Legislative Agenda
by Joey Sausville
by Sonam Manghani
Food is key for individuals to survive, stay out of poverty, and participate in society. Beyond the immediate hardships of...
Press Release: Acterra’s Electric Home Tour 2024 – Explore Electrified Homes on the Peninsula and in the South Bay
PALO ALTO, CA — This fall, Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet (Acterra) is proud to present the Electric Home...
Get charged up! Simple ways to maximize the health of your electric vehicle’s battery.
by Darren Don
Congratulations on being an electric vehicle (EV) driver. How about that handling and acceleration! Not having to pay for gasoline,...
Effective Ways to Save Energy at Home and Reduce Your Energy Bills
These past few weeks brought us another debilitating California heat wave, with temperatures reaching record heights in parts of the...
Planes, Trains, and…Electric Automobiles!
by Ellie Goldberg
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are not just the latest fad in motorized vehicles. The transportation sector is one of the largest...
PRESS RELEASE: Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet has acquired Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV)
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet (Acterra) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Sustainable Silicon...
We Break it Down for You: Composting and Food Waste Reduction Strategies
by Darren Don
How have you been doing with reducing your food waste since our last discussion (see parts I and II)? As...