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Santa Clara County

83% of the people in Santa Clara believe that climate change is happening and 72% of Santa Clarans think think community members can do more.*

Santa Clara County
83%

Santa Clara at a glance

We're glad you asked!

What can YOU do?

Santa Clara can make a world of difference

because we can all do something!

Acterra is a 50-year old environmental organization based in Silicon Valley, dedicated to bringing people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. Acterra focuses its efforts on the most urgent issue of our time: climate change. They provide educational outreach to promote electrification, energy efficiency and renewable energy; transportation innovation; food sustainability; resilience and adaptation in the context of empowering underserved communities; and sustainable business practices in our region.

What inspires you? Discover your solutions here:

Actions You Can Take Right Now

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ENERGY & BUILDINGS

Bicyclist

TRANSPORTATION

Farmer

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

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

Community Actions

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Mothers Out Front

advocacy, lifestyle

We're a powerful, growing movement of mothers & others organizing for just transition to a healthy environment today & livable climate.

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Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition

local, advocacy, lifestyle, transportation

Our purpose is to create a healthy community, environment, and economy through bicycling for people who live, work, or play in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

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Sunrise Silicon Valley

advocacy

Our mission is to mobilize youth in Silicon Valley as part of a growing national movement to demand sweeping, decisive climate action from local, state, national, and ultimately, world leaders to ensure a livable future through legislative change at all levels.

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Veggielution

local, food & food waste, lifestyle

Veggielution connects people from diverse backgrounds through food and farming to build community in East San Jose.

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Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action

local, advocacy, lifestyle

CIPL inspires and mobilizes individuals and communities of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change.

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Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition

advocacy

SVTC is a diverse organization engaged in research, advocacy and grassroots organizing to promote human health and environmental justice in response to the rapid growth of the high-tech industry.

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Sustainable San Jose

local, advocacy, education

We act to mobilize SJ neighborhoods to live more sustainably and lessen the impacts of climate disruption through community activities, coalition-building and political action.

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Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter

local, advocacy, lifestyle

The Loma Prieta Chapter’s vision is that we will enthusiastically support and advance the Sierra Club’s mission to enjoy, explore and protect the planet within our local communities and spheres of influence.

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Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action

local, advocacy, education, lifestyle

SVYCA is a youth-led nonprofit that empowers teens and young adults to combat climate change with impactful education and policy initiatives.

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Sustainable Silicon Valley

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.

Strategic Businesses

Find businesses near you that are Certified Green

California Green Business Network Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County Green Business Network is a voluntary partnership among business leaders, government agencies and non-profit organizations. We recognize and promote businesses that demonstrate continuous compliance with applicable environmental regulations, conserve energy, water, and other materials, implement sound environmental practices that prevent pollution and waste generation, and share environmentally responsible practices with other businesses in our community. 

 

Become a Certified Green Business! The program, part of the statewide California Green Business Network, leads 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 SANTA CLARA:

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The County of Santa Clara's Office of Sustainability (OOS) seeks to build and maintain a healthy and safe County by reducing climate pollution, adapting to a changing global climate, enhancing natural resources and the environment, fostering a prosperous and just regional economy, and improving community health to ensure all people have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential.

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

CITIES, TOWNS & AGENCIES:

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San Jose

Environmental Services
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Campbell

Public Works- Environment Management
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Santa Clara

Public Works- Environmental Programs
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Saratoga

Public Works- Environmental Programs
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Sunnyvale

City Initiatives- Sustainability
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