Challenge accepted? Challenge yourself and your family, and turn forced pandemic actions into new habits! Start by listing all the steps and actions you have...
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Make a Difference with Coastal Clean-Up Month!
Ocean and beach pollution has become an increasing problem worldwide, affecting many ecosystems, habitats, and species. According to the ...
How the coronavirus reveals our potential for positive change
Illustration by Tracy Ma/The New York Times It seems all the current news these days pertains to the sweeping changes caused by the coronavirus. Many...
Celebrating Women by giving them power to fight Climate Change
In respect to the women of the world, here is a brief look at the ways in which women are impacted by climate change and the importance of advocating for...
Climate Change Hits Close to Home for Santa Barbara
While the moderate weather may give the impression of a healthy climate, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are actually experiencing some of the fastest warming average temperatures in the country.
Green Tip: Textile Recycling
Textile waste has grown by over 800% since 1960. What can we do to reduce the harmful impacts of textile waste? We can consume less, prioritize buying used, and recycle used textiles whenever possible.
Gov. Newsom’s Moratorium on New Fracking Projects
A recent initiative to protect public and environmental health has swept through California. In November 2019, Governor Newsom issued a moratorium...
Green Tip: Earth Overshoot Day
Earth Overshoot Day refers to the day when our global resource consumption exceeds the Earth's capacity to regenerate those resources in that year. This year our Earth Overshoot Day was July 29th...
Brighten is Santa Barbara’s Best Solar Company of 2019!
We are ecstatic to announce that we have been voted as Santa Barbara's Best Solar Company for the second year in a row!
Title 24: New Residential Solar Requirements
At the start of 2020, California building and architecture industries will be in for a big change. The California Energy Commission updates ...
Green Tip: Styrofoam Recycling
Styrofoam, or polystyrene, is an especially harmful material because of its inability to be recycled in traditional recycling facilities.