The Spin
Writing from the Acterra team and beyond
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...
Climate Anxiety for Kids (and Parents) Is Real. Here’s How I Tackled It.
by Michelle Hudson
The List of Demands It started with my older child, Vivienne. One day when she was in 5th grade, she...
The Politics of Climate Change in the United States
by Noor Zarrinnegar
In the United States, the heavy politicization of climate change makes it an especially difficult issue to tackle. Because many...
How to Go EV: My story
by Lydia Vignau
Dreaming of an EV About six years ago I felt ready to buy a used electric vehicle (EV). I knew...
EV Charging Adventure: What We Learned on Our Road Trip
by Rich Newman and Irene Chan
We drive a Kia Niro EV which we really enjoy. But until recently we’d never tested it on a long-haul...
Take Action! Advocacy Updates for November 17
Local Updates – Reach Codes The reach code season is coming to a close, and there are more climate wins...
Take Action! Advocacy Updates for November 3
Local Updates – Reach Codes In the last few weeks of October Redwood City and Sunnyvale City Councils voted in...
Take Action! Advocacy Updates for October 20
Local Updates – Reach Codes City of San Mateo Great news: On October 17, the City of San Mateo preliminarily...
Bay Area’s Plant-Based Pop-Ups
by Robbie Brown
I’ve been favoring food pop-ups lately and I began wondering, why? What is it about a local pop-up that sparks...
Practical Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home and Save Money
by Nicolle Portilla
Today, Americans waste 30% to 40% of the total food supply throughout its entire life cycle, from growing or production...
En Espa̱ol РDavid Martinez, Due̱o de De La Tierra Vegan Food Co.
Estaba en los altos 80, estoy sudando y tengo una sobrecarga sensorial. Hay luchadores detrás de mà con trajes vibrantes...
8 Eco-Friendly Home Improvements to Make This Fall
by Wendy Chou
With fall just around the corner, it’s the season to get things done. Whether you’re planning a remodel to make...