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.
Vote in Support of Our City's Budget Crisis and the Environment
At the July 13 San Carlos City Council meeting, Council will vote on the Budget Measure they think is
most likely to succeed on the November ballot - a 1/2% Sales Tax or a 5%
Utility Tax.
Please support
energy and water conservation efforts in our community by signing this
petition in support of a Utility Tax and encourage your friends and
neighbors to do the same. Read the Petition
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
San
Carlos Green's Climate Action Gets Underway Stay Informed and Get Involved
The San Carlos community as a whole was responsible for emitting 229,193 metric tons
of CO2 equivalent in the base year 2005. Work is underway through the General Plan Committee to develop a Climate Action Plan for the City reduce our Community's carbon footprint and protect our
future. We encourage you to stay informed and get involved by attending the upcoming CAP meetings and reviewing related announcements and materials on our new Climate Action Blog.
Get Your Hands Dirty - Join us at Vista Park!
San Carlos Green will be holding another Vista Park work day on Saturday, August 8th. We will be once again
working on our beautiful VistaPark native landscape. Since we planted last Spring, many
invasive weeds have begun to creep back.
Join
us in maintaining this restored native landscape and educational resource
Saturday, August 8th - anytime between 10 - 2. Sign Up
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 Maintenance Day Saturday June 6, 10 - 2 anytime Bring friends, family and those that need community service hours . . . come ready to beautify the park! learn more and sign up
Bike Buddies Saturday June 20th Meet at 10:30 in front of the Library
Sustainable Gardening Lecture Series Starting February 8 at RecycleWorks
