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...
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...
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...
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...
The Importance of Sustainable Waste Management in a Circular Economy
by Zach Norton
In the wake of pandemic lockdowns and growing climate risks, citizens have become more proactive about finding ways to reduce...
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...
Beauty of the Bees: A Conversation with Peter Moskovits
by Wendy Chou
Acterra recently had the chance to speak with Bay Area resident Peter Moskovits about his journey into the fascinating world...
RainCharge: Generating Electricity from Rainfall
By Amrutha Rao, Cara Wang, and Colin Chu Powering a Sustainable Future We live in a world where climate change...