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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Give The Gift of Great Memories

This holiday season, give the gift of great memories! Physical items may end up in the landfill, but memories last a lifetime. Think outside of the box – literally – and gift your friend or loved one an experience. Pottery or cooking classes, music lessons, concert tickets, class packs at a local gym or studio – there is a gift experience for everyone on your list!

If you do give a physical gift, remember that wrapping paper is not recyclable or compostable. Opt for gift bags and fabric ribbons that can be used year after year, or use unlined Kraft paper and twine for natural wrapping that can be composted.

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Green Takeover at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library!

Join our mission to make the library and our community more sustainable!

Be a changemaker by volunteering to co-design an exciting sustainability event and help expand our Library of Things to include items that support climate resilience.

We want your green ideas!

Applications close on January 8, 2025 — don’t miss your chance to get involved. Learn more and sign up

Free Online Climate Action Workshops

Join a Climate Action Workshop and make a difference! You'll get to learn from inspiring Marin climate leaders while connecting with others who share your passion for helping the planet.

Resilient Neighborhoods offers fun and engaging workshops combining personalized support and collaborative learning. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve as you embark on this transformative journey.

Choose from online teams kicking off on Thursday, January 9 at 6:30pm or Wednesday, January 15 at 4:00pm. Sign up today and let’s work together to create a cleaner, healthier planet! Free for Marin residents.

Redwood Bikeshare - Now Rolling in Marin

You may have noticed bikes popping up around the SMART corridor. Redwood Bikeshare is the fun new way to get around Marin and Sonoma counties!

The Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) have partnered with Drop Mobility for a pilot bikeshare program along the SMART corridor. Whether you’re running errands, visiting town, or riding recreationally, you can now cruise Marin and Sonoma counties with Redwood Bikeshare!

The bikeshare system is being installed as permits are finalized and equipment is delivered. The overall system includes a fleet of 300 e-bikes across approximately 60 hubs in the two counties.

Check out the Redwood Bikeshare webpage for details and download the app!

Going All Electric at Home

Did you know that around 1/3 of all greenhouse gas pollution generated in Marin comes from burning gas in our homes and businesses for water heating, cooking, drying clothes, and space heating?

If you’ve been thinking about electrifying your home to make it more energy efficient, check out the new Electrify Marin Information Hub! The curated pages at the hub provide a wealth of valuable information for residents looking to transition their homes from gas-fueled appliances to energy efficient, electric alternatives.

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Make This Holiday Season Greener: Remember to Compost Your Food Scraps!

As we enter the holiday season, we’d like to remind you to put all food scraps in the compost bin and green cart. Not only is it the best thing to do for our environment – it’s the law. You may need to educate out-of-town guests on the proper disposal of food waste at your holiday celebrations.

Regardless of their condition, all food scraps belong in the compost. If food scraps go to the landfill, they create methane, a powerful heat-trapping greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. By composting our food scraps, we can return nutrients to the soil and avoid methane emissions from landfills.

Whether it’s raw (such as banana peels and carrot tops), cooked (such as plate scrapings, meat, and bones), or rotten (such as expired leftovers and takeout) — it all belongs in the green cart.

Learn more about composting best practices

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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