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84% of the people in the San Mateo County believe that climate change is happening and 78% of San Mateans think community members can do more.*

San Mateo County
84%

What can YOU do?

We're glad you asked!

San Mateo can make a world of difference

because we can all do something!

San Mateo at a glance

* see San Mateo County Climate Opinion Fact Sheet from

  the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Menlo Spark is an independent nonprofit helping Menlo Park adopt a suite of measures by 2025 that are necessary to reach zero carbon by 2030. Menlo Spark advances equity, economic vitality, and community health. They collaborate with local government, businesses, residents, and top experts to apply proven sustainability measures to Menlo Park through community engagement. Menlo Park is in a great position to show leadership in addressing this monumental issue of climate change, creating a more sustainable, healthier and more vibrant future.

What inspires you? Discover your solutions here:

Actions You Can Take Right Now

Click on any of these images to take the next step, and then the next

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TRANSPORTATION

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ENERGY & BUILDINGS

Smiling woman holding box of produce in field

FOOD & FOOD WASTE

What can you do? 

See what's happening in your community:

Find businesses, non-profit organizations, and city & county climate action departments and agencies, all doing something to be part of the solution -

then reach out and connect!

take the survey!

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

& YOU

Community Actions

It's always easier - and more fun - to take actions with others

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Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame

local, advocacy, education

Our mission is to champion regional sustainability through education, advocate for environmental and climate policy, and empower young environmental leaders.

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Sustainable Silicon Valley

local, advocacy, education

Sustainable Silicon Valley is a non-profit “think & do tank” focused on water use & reuse, air quality & mobility and leading a prosperous, equitable & sustainable life in a decarbonized Bay Area.

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Carbon Free Silicon Valley

advocacy, energy & buildings

CFSV's purpose is to work with our local clean energy agencies, municipal utilities, and elected officials to ensure Silicon Valley leadership in achieving aggressive greenhouse gas reductions.

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San Mateo Resource Conservation District

local, education, food & food waste

We are a local hub for conservation. We work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, and prepare our community and wildlife habitat for resilience to extreme weather.

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The Heal Project

local, education, food & food waste

Our mission is to teach kids where their food comes from and why it matters. We see food and how it's grown as central to the health of the individual and the planet.

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Fossil Free Mid-Peninsula

local, advocacy, energy & buildings, transportation

We are a local citizens group advocating for rapid reduction of Green House Gas emissions to a sustainable net zero level.

Strategic Businesses

Find businesses near you that are Certified Green

California Green Business Network San Mateo County

Local businesses that are doing the right thing would certainly appreciate your support. Find one near you!

 

Are you interested in becoming a Green Business? 

The San Mateo Office of Sustainability offers technical assistance and resources to small and medium sized businesses located in San Mateo County to conserve energy and water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and save money! Do you want to have safer products and happy employees?

Become a Certified Green Business! You're in good company: join the program that is greening California, one business at a time. Part of the statewide California Green Business Network, leading the nation in creating a vibrant green economy that makes communities healthier and more livable while conserving resources. 

Engaged Governments

Local governments can make all the difference - learn what yours is doing

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

County of San Mateo

The County's Office of Sustainability strives to improve the sustainability of the County’s operations and the greater community in the areas of energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, alternative transportation, zero waste programs programs, and resource conservation.


Explore countywide sustainability resources, or find your local government below.

CITIES, TOWNS & AGENCIES:

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Half Moon Bay

Sustainability
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Pacifica

Pacifica & The Environment
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San Mateo

Community- Sustainability Program
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Hillsborough

Government- Sustainable Hillsborough
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Portola Valley

Sustainability
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South San Francisco

City Manager- Sustainability
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Menlo Park

City Manager's Office- Sustainability
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Redwood City

Public Works-Environmental Initiatives
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Woodside

Planning- Climate Action Plan
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Millbrae

Public Works- Sustainable Millbrae Programs
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San Carlos

City Manager's Office- Sustainability
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