Celia trained as an urban planner and has worked on neighborhood plans, parks and housing in California. She writes about sustainable communities and the everyday choices that make cities greener and fairer.
Most power station boxes lead with two numbers, and most buying mistakes come from mixing them up. Watt-hours (Wh) tell you how much energy the battery holds.…
Read the story: Best Portable Power Station for Outages, Medical Devices and CampingMost homes that compost well use two containers, not one. A small lidded pail sits by the sink and collects peels, coffee grounds and wilted greens for a few…
Read the story: The Best Compost Bin for Your Space, From Countertop to BackyardTo start composting you need three things: a place for it to happen, roughly three parts dry "browns" to one part wet "greens" by volume, and enough moisture…
Read the story: How to Start Composting: A Practical Guide for Yards and ApartmentsThe solar panels that lower your electric bill don't have to be on your roof. They might sit on a warehouse across the county, a closed landfill at the edge of…
Read the story: Community Solar for Renters: How It Works and What to Check Before You SignOpen the cabinet under most kitchen sinks and you'll find the best low-waste product money never had to buy: a stack of washed yogurt and takeout containers.…
Read the story: Low-Waste Living on a Tight Budget: Habits That Save Money and Purchases to SkipThe last freight train ran on Manhattan's elevated West Side line in 1980. For nearly two decades the tracks sat rusting above the streets of Chelsea, until…
Read the story: Green Gentrification: How to Build Parks Without Pricing Out Neighbors
