The Spin
Writing from the Acterra team and beyond
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 Español – David Martinez, Dueño de De La Tierra Vegan Food Co.
Estaba en los altos 80, estoy sudando y tengo una sobrecarga sensorial. Hay luchadores detrás de mí 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...
Latina/Latino/Latinx Heritage Month Begins
This week marks the start of Latina/Latino/Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), a festive month when we celebrate...
David Martinez, Owner of De La Tierra Vegan Food Co.
by Robbie Brown
It’s in the high 80s, I’m sweating, and I’m having a sensory overload. There are luchadores behind me in vibrant...
Are Dual-Use Solar Farms a Solution for California?
by Meaghan Boehm
What if I told you that you can have both farming and renewable energy on the same plot of land?...
Five Ways to Reduce Plastic on the Go
by Wendy Chou
Plastic Free July is a globally recognized movement where people from all over the world take the pledge to reduce...
What Goes Around Comes Around: My Environmental Journey
by Rachel Gates
I spent much of my childhood outside – hiking through Foothills Park and wading through Matadero Creek in Palo Alto,...
Climate Doom and Gloom, or Solutions?
by Robert Whitehair
Climate change deniers and climate advocates face a common challenge: Has too much information created overload, causing psychological shutdown of our...
Worms and Waste: Understanding Composting
by Bella Funk
Food waste has always been a massive global problem, especially in America. According to “Food Waste in America in 2022,”...
Plant-Based PALY Initiative
A group of students at Palo Alto High School (PALY) has come together to advocate for plant-based food options at...
Time to Electrify Your Wheels!
By Hilary Glann When you walk or drive around Palo Alto, keep your eyes open for the increasing numbers of...