Sierra Club Green Home

Practically Green is environmental education for the 21st century: “It’s moving it online and going from one-way transmission of information to an interactive, engaging, social experience that is more effective.”

Almost half of the nearly 250 million tons of garbage that winds up in landfills in the U.S. each year could be composted. Curbside food waste collection programs could be the solution.

A new line from Kurtis USA, these eco-friendly sunglasses are designed with handcrafted bamboo frames and polarized mutating lenses (they auto adjust based on UV exposure) made from a natural tree pulp base.

Companies seeking venture capital to expand or launch new projects have a tough time of it, particularly green-based companies. More green entrepreneurs are turning to crowdfunding as a viable option to help them succeed.

LOS ANGELES — For eco friendly closet designer Lisa Adams, making a living is all about making a difference. She utilizes green organization techniques and sustainable materials to make closets a space people can enjoy.

WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT — Community engagement in local Connecticut program reduces the cost of solar installation.

Green building gives hope to communities struck by natural disasters, making them stronger and more sustainable than ever.

Adoption emerges as a positive alternative for families amidst an ever-growing world population.

As the world’s population continues to grow, so too does the stress on the world’s fresh water resources. One plastics company has stepped up to ensure that communities around the world have access to cleaner water. (Courtesy of Bob Bechtold, HARBEC, Inc.)

DAVIS, CALIFORNIA — Can we all agree that using more renewable energy and less oil would be a good thing? Great, and any objections to sending less trash to the landfill? Well Sierra Energy Corp., a recent winner at the Sierra Nevada Innovation Challenge, has developed a system that can help us do both. (Photo courtesy of Sierra Energy Corp.)