San
Carlos Green is a community task force whose goal is to
inspire a more environmentally conscious and sustainable community.
We engage City government, residents and the business community in environmental
initiatives that promote
sustainable practices such as:
Reducing Waste and Hazardous Materials
Increasing Energy and Water Conservation
Promoting Green Building Practices
Combating Climate Change
Improving Sustainable Landscaping Practices
Enhancing the Urban Tree Canopy
Articulating City Policy that Achieves Environmental Objectives
Join the San Carlos Green mailing list to
stay informed on projects, educational opportunities
or to become more involved.
Don't Miss the Vista Park Restoration Day February 6th from 10-2
Join San Carlos Green, Gachina Landscape Company and many Community Volunteers in maintaining our City's feature Native Landscape! Help eradicate invasive weeds and learn about our natural plant species.
Receive a free REI Water bottle. Teens earn Community Service Hours.
San
Carlos City Council Votes for a Green Building Ordinance! The
San
Carlos City Council voted to include a Green Building Ordinance in the City's Climate Action Plan at their October 12 session. This is a huge step forward for San Carlos and success for SCG as it lays a vision for meeting our emission reduction goal while reducing energy and water use and increasing waste diversion from buildings while saving natural resources and improving health. Buildings produce nearly 40% of our City's greenhouse gas emissions and this measure has the highest impact on those emissions while providing the second highest return on investment. City staff will now prepare estimates for two directions on implementation - a custom approach and one that is in alignment with the County and neighboring cities. We thank the Mayor and City Council for voting for a Green Building Ordinance in the Climate Action Plan to reduce our community's carbon footprint and protect our
future.
Read the compelling reasons
we provided to Council in support of a Green Building Ordinance. We also encourage you
to stay informed and get involved by attending upcoming City meetings
and reviewing related announcements and materials
on the Climate Action Blog.
Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Programs for Low Income, Elderly, or Disabled Residents
Programs provide free weatherization to homes to save energy year round. On average, weatherization can reduce heating bills by 31% and overall energy bills by $274 per year.
Learn about the free programs for San Carlos Residents including attic insulation, weather stripping and door replacement, CFLs, thermostats and appliances.
Are You Confused About Where to Recycle Various Hazardous Household Waste? You are Not Alone! And There are many items you probably weren't aware you could recycle.
San Carlos Green has put together a master chart for San Carlos residents of where various items can be recycled. This interactive chart provides drop off locations or curbside information on everything from cooking oil, electronics and mercury thermostats. Check out and download the HHW chart
Bike Buddies Hold Monthly Rides
Bike Buddies is a grass-roots, family oriented group that aims to support cycling in San Carlos by bringing together a community of people in a monthly Community Bike Ride. They also share knowledge about safety, equipment and local bike routs. Rides are held on the 3rd Saturday of every month rain or shine and are appropriate for all levels. Learn more about joining this fun group and promote our bike-friendly community! More . . .
Organics Recycling for San
Carlos . . .
Opportunity to Reduce our Waste Stream by up
to 20%
Did you know that
Food waste makes up over 20% of our landfills?
Our waste creates Methane Gas which is 21 times more potent
than Carbon Dioxide as a greenhouse gas?
On August 11, the City Council voted to accept Allied Waste’s proposal to
collect our food waste (including pizza boxes, food soiled paper packaging,
paper towels, bones, cheese, leftover meat, etc.) in our green yard bin every
week instead of our garbage bin. This makes San Carlos the FIRST city in
San Mateo County to have curbside food waste collection for compost.More . . .
San Mateo County Green Business Program Building a Greener Business Community one Business at a Time
Are
you a small business that wants to go Green? San Mateo County is now
offering a chance for small and medium size businesses to become a
Green
Business. The county supervisor's office, the San Carlos Chamber of
Commerce and the City of San Carlos have been working together to
develop this voluntary program that can benefit the environment and the business
community in several ways. Learn More
NEWS and EVENTS. . . . .
Vista Park Winter Restoration Day Saturday February 6th, 10-2 Get a free REI water bottle and help keep our native park weed free! Learn More and sign up Bike Buddies Saturday January 16th Great for the whole family! Meet at 10:30am in front of the Library Learn More
