Green Living

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Practical, Bay Area-focused guides to living lighter: eco-friendly products and green vendors, zero waste in Berkeley, home energy and getting around by BART, bus and bike.

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Getting Around Car-Free: BART, Bikes and Buses in Berkeley

September 19, 2026 · Green Living

How to get to Berkeley events and around the East Bay without a car: BART stations, AC Transit buses, bike routes and bike share, the Bay Trail, Amtrak and the train to Reno and Tahoe.

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Eco-Friendly Products: A Guide to Green Vendors and Fairs

August 22, 2026 · Green Living

What to look for at an eco fair or green market: which labels mean something, which claims are greenwashing, and the product swaps that actually cut waste and emissions at home.

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Sustainable Living Tips for the Bay Area

August 8, 2026 · Green Living

Practical ways to cut your footprint in the Bay Area: home energy and solar, water, food, travel and weekends away, ranked by impact so you can focus on the changes that matter most.

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Zero Waste in Berkeley: Reusables, Compost and Recycling

July 18, 2026 · Green Living

How to cut waste in Berkeley: what goes in the recycling, compost and landfill carts, how the single-use foodware rules work, where to refill and reuse, and simple habits that last.

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