Worm bin or backyard pile? A simple guide to picking the right compost setup for your family, inspired by what we learned at Fremont Earth Day. At the City of Fremont’s Earth Day, our team stopped by a booth that had kids and parents leaning in close: a bin full of worms turning kitchen scrapsContinue reading “Composting 101 for Families”
Category Archives: Environment
Designing With Nature—Not Against It
We’ve been told for decades that progress means mastering nature, outsmarting it, and building systems that override the natural world. But what if the real breakthrough isn’t in controlling nature—but in aligning with it? This isn’t just a philosophical shift. It’s a practical one. And it’s reshaping how we think about food, health, resilience, andContinue reading “Designing With Nature—Not Against It”
Sprouting Innovation: Our High-Tech Mushroom Farming Pilot Class
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newest project at Climate Roots: a hands-on pilot class series where students will build their own small-scale, high-tech mushroom farms using Raspberry Pi and environmental sensors. This initiative brings together sustainable agriculture, programming, and environmental education—giving young people the tools to innovate for the planet’s future. WhyContinue reading “Sprouting Innovation: Our High-Tech Mushroom Farming Pilot Class “
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental stewardship as defined by Wikipedia refers to responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices. There are 3 types of environmental stewards: doers, donors, and practitioners. Doers go out and help the cause by taking action. For example, the doers in an oil spill would be the volunteers thatContinue reading “Environmental Stewardship”
