“At the turn of the millennium, ‘carbon footprint’ wasn’t a household term, ‘paper or plastic’ hadn’t become a moral dilemma, and reduce, reuse and recycle didn’t yet come to mind as the three R’s,” writes San Francisco Chronicle Home & Garden Editor Deb Wandell.
Agreed. When it comes to the home and garden, we’ve come along way in the last 10 years, thanks in part to a mass move toward sustainable living and giving serious thought to our personal footprints on the environment.
Ten years ago, weather-resistant products and outdoor living rooms were just starting to make a name for themselves. Image via sfgate.com
From composting and community gardens to a return to using native plants and purchasing handmade wares, Wandell explores the top 10 trends worth taking into the next decade.
