News & Politics Here’s How Maryland and Virginia Residents Can Plug Into Newly Legal Balcony Solar Power Retailing for as little as a few hundred dollars, the systems can reduce your energy bill by up to 25 percent. Balcony solar, Solar Energy, sustainabilityJune 1, 2026
Things to Do How to Celebrate Earth Day Around DC See the baby elephant, plant a tree, or ride MARC for free. Earth Day, Nature, sustainabilityApril 21, 2026
Real Estate How an Eco-Efficient Del Ray Home Was Redesigned to Power Itself This DC-area architect designed a net-zero home for a family of six. Home Design, Home Renovation, sustainabilityApril 16, 2026
Home & Style | Real Estate How a DC Couple Built a Sustainable House on a Budget The project, constructed in a Capitol Hill alley, spotlights a "farm-to-shelter" approach to architecture. Construction, Home, Home Design, sustainabilityJuly 7, 2025
Food | News & Politics Maryland Has Renamed an Invasive Fish. Will It Matter? The snakehead situation may not be what you think. Capital Comment, Fish, sustainabilityApril 30, 2024
Food | News & Politics Meet the DC Activist Behind the Alt-Meat Revolution Bruce Friedrich was responsible for some of the animal-rights movement’s most notorious stunts—but now he’s working to win over meat eaters one bite at a time. alternative-meat, sustainabilityMarch 14, 2024
News & Politics An Artificial “Nose” Developed by This Maryland Research Team May Reduce Food Waste The team was recently awarded a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Research, sustainability, University of MarylandFebruary 26, 2024
News & Politics The Pope Inspired a Massive Solar Project at Catholic University It’s the largest solar array in DC. Catholic University, sustainabilityFebruary 12, 2024
Food This DC Restaurant Bought a $10K Glass Crusher to Turn Wine Bottles Into Plates Oyster Oyster chef Rob Rubba wanted a more sustainable solution to all those empty wine bottles. Oyster Oyster, Rob Rubba, sustainability, WineDecember 1, 2023
News & Politics Here’s How to Sustainably Dispose of Pumpkins Around DC Option one: Smash 'em! compost, Pumpkins, sustainabilityNovember 2, 2023
Maryland Has Renamed an Invasive Fish. Will It Matter?