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All Sustainability Blog posts are written by members of the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee
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 […]
Dear Foster City Community! ‘Tis the season of gifting. As you ponder gifts for family and friends, below are some ideas to make your gifts meaningful, long-lasting, and sustainable. Gift Your Presence Give an IOU of time spent walking/hiking or enjoying a meal/cooking together Gift a Shared Experience A gift certificate to an Art/Yoga/Dance class Gift tickets to the movies or play at our local live theater Membership to a museum, zoo, theme park Prepaid subscription to an exercise class or yoga/meditation app Prepaid personal training sessions Audio or e-book subscription Pair any of these with the first – […]