RENEW®️ Blog

Seattle City Council has approved new legislation that will require the expansion of bike lanes and parking spots for the city’s bicyclists. Council Bill 119601 will require the Seattle Department of Transportation to build protected lanes for paving projects that are...

Recently named the #2 cleanest U.S. city (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy), San Francisco, California is continuously recognized for its eco-friendly and sustainable methods! The city is committed to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment for...

With the holidays just around the corner, many people are gearing up for a season of scrumptious meals, parties, gift-giving, and merriment. Although these festivities spark fun and feasts, the holiday season can prove to be highly wasteful in many aspects. From...

It’s easy to make an impactful and positive change on our environment by just switching your shopping and wardrobe choices! Creating a more sustainable and ethical closet will help our planet and be worth your effort in the long run. Here are 5 tips and tricks to help...

Sacramento, California has been making major strides in recent years in order to create a more green and sustainable environment for their residents. In 2009, the city adopted the Sustainability Implementation Plan, which has the overall goal of reducing greenhouse...

Daily commutes and routes are a part of nearly everyone’s lives, and trips to the pump only become more frequent as school is in full swing. Make your car trips to work and school more green with these simple changes and you’ll become an eco-friendly driver in no...

Fall is quickly approaching! Before the season starts to change, be sure to commemorate the last days of summer with these classic Bay Area activities: Twin Peaks: Twin Peaks provides some of the very best views of anywhere in San Francisco. And, it’s free! Be sure to...

Friends of the Urban Forest is excited to announce that they have secured a historic amount of funding for tree planting in San Francisco!  The funding from the City’s Budget & Finance Committee of the Board of Supervisors is the first step in ensuring that...

Composting not only reduces waste in landfills, but can also improve your backyard garden! Compost material can be added to soil to help all types of plants grow. This means you’ll have bigger produce, prettier flowers and a healthier garden with no extra cost to you...