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Issue #14: SF unveils shower-beer, the easiest way to eat more greens, and some fruity CBD gummies🌱😌

Plus... how "extreme" water recycling is not as gross as it sounds

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The Verticale
August 16, 2023

Heya! We’ve officially hit the hump day of August which means most of us are trying to squeeze out the last remnants of Summer by hitting the beach or experiencing major Eras Tour FOMO. Whatever your poison may be, we’re back with the consciously cool news you need to know.

In this issue:

We’re Obsessing Over…

Leath’s microgreens require 200x less water

Meet Leath, the brainchild of founders Alex Pack and Alex Colodny, a countertop garden that lets you grow your own microgreens! These nutritional powerhouse greens are 40 times more potent, require 200x less water, and have a relatively nonexistent carbon footprint compared to their store-bought dull green counterparts. Read on to discover why they created the first high-quality mini-garden for those without a green thumb 🌱🌍

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Q: As the founders of a micro-greens brand, what are you actually growing in your kitchen?
Alex: We tend to switch up what we're growing each week, but lately, it's been arugula on repeat! Alex and I are deep in a breakfast sandwich phase, and the combination of micro arugula + eggs + hot sauce is truly unbeatable—the greens are so spicy, they’re like high-definition arugula.

Q: What do you say to people who swear they don’t have a green thumb?
Alex: Even we, as founders of Leath, used to believe that we didn't have a 'green thumb', that was at least until we discovered microgreens. The beauty of growing microgreens lies in their rapid growth process, typically taking just 7-12 days. This means there's hardly any time to make the common mistakes made in conventional gardening.

Q: What was the a-ha moment that started the ball rolling for Leath?
Alex: We had fallen in love with growing microgreens at Alex's parents' home in Colorado early on in the pandemic and returned home to Brooklyn eager to set up our own mini indoor garden. It was that lack of quality, convenient options available that sparked the birth of Leath!

“Extreme” Water Recycling is about to hit San Francisco

In a world thirsty for eco-solutions, San Francisco's water recycling ripple is spreading. From beer brewed with recycled water to embracing a water-positive future, the city's making waves that go beyond its shores. So, let's ride this innovation wave together, making every drop count for a more sustainable tomorrow! 🌊💧

1. Making Waves in Recycling: San Francisco is causing a stir in sustainability with its groundbreaking water recycling approach. Essentially, the city plans to reuse all its wastewater (you know, that water lost when you leave it running while brushing your teeth) and use it for toilets, landscaping, and more– instead of using fresh water.

2. The Gray-to-Gold Process: In a former Honda dealership, a compact OneWater System is transforming "gray water" into something usable. This system collects the excess water from your showers, sinks, and laundries, then treats it using advanced techniques to be used again (and again, and again) for nonpotable uses.

3. Neighborhoods Dive In: San Francisco isn't stopping at buildings – it's diving into "extreme decentralization." Neighborhoods and districts are getting their own recycling setups, turning water supply concepts on their head. The goal? Self-sufficiency and water-neutral living, all while embracing sustainability and innovation.

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