by Napa Climate NOW | Mar 19, 2026 | Climate Connection Article
For Napa residents committed to reducing plastic waste, one tidy solution is also a blast from the past — reusable milk bottles. Straus Family Creamery, one of the region’s premier organic dairy producers, has been selling milk and cream in reusable glass bottles...
by Napa Climate NOW | Apr 6, 2026 | Climate Connection Article
After a wet start, the 2025-2026 rainy season has all but dried up, at least for the moment. So far this year, the state has received only 57% of our annual rainfall. Meanwhile, the Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Report shows that in 2024, groundwater pumping...
by Napa Climate NOW | Jan 22, 2026 | Climate Connection Article
Mexico, the Philippines, and Germany are millions of bottles ahead of the U.S. when it comes to reducing plastic waste from single-use beverage bottles. These countries, which charge a deposit that is reimbursed when bottles are returned for washing and refilling, are...
by Napa Climate NOW | Mar 5, 2026 | Climate Connection Article
From fire resilience and wetlands protection to innovative energy storage and composting, Napa’s fourth annual Climate Summit will feature inspirational stories about steps being taken locally to make our community safer in a changing climate. One such story is that...
by Napa Climate NOW | Feb 23, 2026 | Climate Connection Article
A few years back, when I first visited the Grgich Hills Estate vineyard in American Canyon on a cold winter morning, the first thing I noticed was the biodiversity. As I entered the gates, I was greeted by a plethora of bird species — a flock of redwing blackbirds, a...
by Napa Climate NOW | Feb 4, 2026 | Climate Connection Article
Composting has long been recognized as one of the simplest, most impactful ways to help the climate. But just how effective is it? A new study completed for Napa Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) found out, and the results surprised and delighted even its most...
