Village Green West: New York’s Efficiently Stylish New Address
May 13, 2014
A posh new Manhattan condo building goes for LEED Gold by sourcing locally and cutting energy usage inside and out.
April Stearns is a writer based in Santa Cruz, CA. She is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz with a B.A. in creative writing.
Aside from her studies, April is the Arts & Entertainment Editor at UCSC's student-run newspaper, City on a Hill Press, and she has published articles on cityonahillpress.com. She also works as a writing tutor with the university for incoming freshmen who have not passed the college writing exam.
April's passion for writing extends beyond fiction and arts events to community projects that aim to better the environment and work toward sustainability and stronger community bonds.
May 13, 2014
A posh new Manhattan condo building goes for LEED Gold by sourcing locally and cutting energy usage inside and out.
May 1, 2014
A reusable silicone cup sleeve could mean big resource savings at coffee shops and beyond.
April 29, 2014
Recology’s curbside composting program in San Francisco has long been a shining example for other municipalities across the country.
April 24, 2014
Sixty-thousand visitors will converge on San Diego’s Balboa Park to celebrate the 25th EarthFair on April 27.
April 21, 2014
San Jose residents are welcome to spend Earth Day on the campus of San Jose State University learning to better appreciate Mother Earth.
April 2, 2014
It’s Earth Day all April long in Fresno, where a number of eco-themed events are on the schedule.
March 31, 2014
A fuel efficiency of 124 MPGe in the city and plant-based interior fabrics makes the Accord Plug-In an incredibly efficient, comfortable ride.
March 20, 2014
Recycled insulation allows Marmot’s jacket to be both lightweight and warm — a perfect spring combination.
March 17, 2014
As we head toward the homestretch of the 2014 RecycleMania competition, UC – Irvine is near the top of several recycling categories.
March 11, 2014
Made almost entirely of recycled materials, Gaiam’s sporty pants provide sustainable comfort.