Sustainability Open Hours

Tuesdays 9am - 11am

Have questions or want to share comments about sustainability initiatives in Mill Valley or Tiburon? Come speak to the Climate Action Coordinator during virtual open hours! They will operate on a first come first serve basis and be held weekly via Zoom.

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Zoom Meetup with Sustainability Coordinator

April 10, 2024 6pm - 7:15pm

Join Sustainable Mill Valley for a community conversation with Grace Ledwith the Sustainability Coordinator for Mill Valley and Tiburon. Come to discuss Climate Action Plans, waste mandates, community outreach, and more!

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Earth Day Mill Valley

April 21, 2024 11am - 2pm

Mill Valley Community Center

Earth Day Mill Valley is a free family-friendly event, featuring fun activities and green exhibits for all ages, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Dozens of booths hosted by environmental and community groups will help participants build a more just and sustainable world.

You will learn about living sustainably, using clean energy and transportation, greening up your home and garden, eating healthy food, protecting nature, and building resilient communities.

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Mill Valley EV & Ebike Show

April 21, 2024 11:00am - 2:00pm

Mill Valley Middle School

See EVs and Ebikes, meet owners, ask questions! Check out a variety of EVs all in one place, and get the scoop from EV drivers. The New Wheel will showcase a variety of Ebikes. Find the EV or Ebike that’s right for you! Sponsored by MCE and TAM.

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Declutter and Simplify This Spring!

Begin by consulting your local recycling and waste management specialists to discover the most efficient methods for disposing of hazardous waste or challenging items like mattresses, cooking oil, and that stack of papers awaiting shredding.

Give your unwanted items a new lease on life by finding them a welcoming home on platforms like Buy Nothing or NextDoor.

Commit to using eco-friendly cleaning solutions or explore safe choice products, ensuring your home gleams without the harsh smell of chemicals.

Embrace the spirit of spring cleaning by throwing open the windows and diving in!

BayREN Incentives for Green Business Programs

Save money on your next energy upgrade project with BayREN Business. Incentives are available for energy efficient HVAC, refrigeration, LED lighting, water heating, envelope improvements, and more. By participating in this program, you can reduce energy consumption, enhance air quality, and improve the comfort of your business. 

BayREN Business supports local small business owners who are eager to embrace energy efficiency. The program is accepting applications for businesses that meet the eligibility criteria for participation. 

Complete the interest form

Clipper START: Fare Discount Pilot Program

For most Bay Area households, transportation is the third-biggest monthly expense — trailing only the cost of housing and food.

Clipper START is a fare-discount pilot program for riders with lower incomes. Launched in 2020, the pilot program offers a 50% single-ride fare discount to eligible low-income adults for travel on most of the Bay Area’s transit agencies. The pilot has been extended through June 30, 2025.

Get more information and apply

Grateful Planet: A 10-Year-Old's Vision for a Cleaner World

Meet 10-year-old environmental advocate Kiana, the brains behind Grateful Planet, a remarkable trash pickup initiative in Tiburon. With her infectious enthusiasm, Kiana is rallying the community to join the cause, proving that small hands can make a big impact in creating a cleaner, greener future for us all.

Read more about Grateful Planet and Kiana

Rebates for Collecting Rainwater for Reuse

Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting rainwater from rooftops and storing it for later use. This practice can reduce potable water use while also helping to limit erosion and polluted runoff that harm our creeks. Just one inch of rain on a 1,000 square-foot roof produces 600 gallons of runoff. Remember, rainwater harvesting systems and roof gutters should be cleaned seasonally.

Marin Water offers up to 50 cents per gallon of storage, not to exceed actual cost. Total rebates for rain barrels and cisterns may not exceed $1,000 per site.

Learn more about this program

Marin Sustainability Tracker

Are you familiar with the Marin Sustainability Tracker? This tool from the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP) is an interactive map that shows how each jurisdiction is doing in terms of sustainable development. It covers categories such as energy, transportation, green house gas emissions, waste, and water.

Check out the tracker here

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