By Deirdre Brannigan: Gosh, does anyone else feel like 2019 has been a complete whirlwind? I can tell you that over here at Sustainable Future we have been productively busy! In taking a pause for a moment to contemplate what we’ve accomplished over the last several months, we came up with quite the list! And while it’s nice to reflect on all that has been tackled, there is soo much more to do! Don’t you agree? Take a look at our 2019 Accomplishment + 2020 Look Forward Report

By Olivia Bernheimer: Halloween is days away, and that means haunted houses, fun costumes, and lots of candy. For most families around America they won’t be thinking about the impact of this holiday on our planet, but the waste of candies, pumpkins, decorations, and costumes all come at a cost. Here are some tips to celebrating a more eco-friendly Halloween without losing its festive nature! 1) Save your pumpkin guts Instead of throwing away your pumpkin guts, remove the seed

By Roger Durling, Santa Barbara Independent: “If everyone dared to fully express their natural gifts, we could all create more impact from a joyful place,” states Seth Streeter boldly, and I listen.  This very tall man has a striking presence, but it primarily comes from his confident and inspirational ways of speaking. During our early morning breakfast, he’s full of ideas and energy. I’m impressed. Seth is the CEO of Mission Wealth, a Social Venture Partner, and the foundin

By Deirdre Brannigan: What’s your favorite thing to do in September? One of our anticipated fun days is the annual Coastal Cleanup Day - this year happening on September 21. The California Coastal Commision has been hosting this event since 1985! Impressive, right? Fun fact: “In 1993, California Coastal Cleanup Day was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the “largest garbage collection” ever organized, with 50,405 volunteers.” There are many local beaches in S

By Deirdre Brannigan: Sustainable Future is so very excited to be kicking off Plastic-Free July on our online platform. As you may have heard, Plastic Free July is a world-wide movement that inspires millions to reduce their plastic usage. This is so important for all of us, as we need cleaner streets, litter-free communities, and healthy oceans. Wouldn’t you agree? There is much happening in Santa Barbara to support this effort. Here at Sustainable Future we are unveiling a

By Sam Waterstone, Santa Barbara Foundation: When the United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement in 2016, environmentalists around the country were disappointed and frustrated. Nevertheless, green-thinking individuals like Santa Barbara’s Seth Streeter believed that the decision could serve as a catalyst for a new wave of collective sustainable action. This influenced Streeter to organize his own environmental group focused on promoting sustainable practices and

By Deirdre Brannigan: Sustainable Future is so very excited to be part of Earth Day this year --- especially as it is the 50th anniversary of the Santa Barbara Oil Spill. This disaster in 1969 was the precursor in many ways to the environmental movement. It got the attention of the country and President Richard Nixon; as a result, a number of positive environmental protections were put in place. Such as The Environmental Protection Agency, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric

By Deirdre Brannigan: One of my favorite quotes is from Margaret Meade who stated: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Our local dry cleaner - Ms. Sasha Ablitt is too humble to promote her own story, so we are proclaiming it far and loud! Ablitt’s Fine Dry Cleaners has been instrumental in tackling the issue of ‘Film Plastics’ within our community. What the heck are film plastics, yo