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** How to Go Solar at Home
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** October 4, 2021
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The sun sustains life on earth. Plants and animals need its rays to exist. But did you know that our closest star also has the capacity to power all our homes, cars, and businesses? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, just one hour of noontime summer sun meets our annual electricity demand, yet only about 6 percent of residential homes have solar panels in the U.S.

Solar power systems were first invented in the mid 1800s but it was only in the past few years that the technology took off and came down enough in price that it is more accessible to the masses. Nearly 20 states in the U.S. have set commitments targeting either 100 percent clean energy or zero emissions in the next two decades. Whether you are just researching, getting quotes, or ready to take the plunge, Sustainable America has assembled a list of important information and considerations to help you in your journey.
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** Imperfect Foods at Six: Celebrating a Sustainable Innovator
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** September 23, 2021
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This past summer, Imperfect Foods turned six years old. What may have seemed like a Bay Area niche has flourished into a $200+ million national company who raised Series D funding earlier this year. In many ways the anniversary marks a change in how society views “food waste”.

Imperfect got its start rescuing and redistributing produce to subscribers in the Bay Area, not only filling an ugly produce niche, but tapping into an unmet market. From the beginning Imperfect was led by the desire to eliminate food waste and educate consumers on their philosophy of wasting less and using more.

Since its launch Imperfect has grown to serve 400,000 customers across 38 states, and expanded in 2019 to rescue and redistribute food across multiple grocery categories. Sustainable America thought we would step back and say happy birthday by celebrating a few of Imperfect Foods sustainability accomplishments.
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