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Written by Community Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) Member Shuning Yan As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, spring brings the perfect opportunity to refresh and renew. Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition that not only tidies up your home but also provides an opportunity to improve your environment and help the community. Whether you’re deep cleaning, decluttering, or organizing this year, consider incorporating sustainable practices. Below are some tips and resources to help you with the process Step 1: Take a Moment to Make a Plan Before diving into your spring cleaning session, take a moment […]

Written by Community Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) Member Shilpi Goel Every day, I see the Earth on fire. Every day, I hear about the ice caps melting and sea levels rising. On Mother Earth, our only home, every person contributes four pounds of trash every day. We fill our planet with poisonous material and throw the rest into the ocean. As we all know, by 2050, we will have more plastic in the oceans than fish. I can’t control the actions of others, the government, or companies, but I want to do as much as possible to help. At […]

Written by Community Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) Member Nilofer Motiwala. I have lived in Foster City for 12 years in a house with a 100 amp electrical panel. In November 2023, our water heater started leaking. Below, I share our journey of replacing the old unit with a Heat Pump Water Heater. The short version: You can get a same-day loaner in case your water heater goes bust. Ideally, if your current water heater is close to 10 years old, you should plan ahead and not wait for a leak like I did! You can get a 120V plug-in […]