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...
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,...
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...
Ask Acterra: The effect of temperature on EV batteries
by Darren Don
Why does cold weather affect the range of an electric vehicle (EV) battery? You may have noticed that your battery...
Cultivating Connections: San Francisco’s Community Gardens
by Rebeka Lazova
In the lively San Francisco, where urban landscapes dominate, community gardens offer an oasis of greenery and connection. These vibrant...
Food Waste is in Poor Taste: Learn These Five Simple Tips to Stop Wasting Food
by Darren Don
Welcome back. In part I we discussed the environmental impact of food loss and waste (FLW). We also saw some...
Biting Off More Than We Can Chew: What We’re Doing to Solve the Global Food Waste Problem
by Darren Don
Do you waste food? Of course not. You know food is a valuable resource, you spend your hard-earned money on...