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.

Register for the meetings

Plastic Free July

Welcome to Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July is an initiative that began in Australia in 2011 as an effort to help people reduce the amount of plastic they encounter on a day-to-day basis. It has now grown into the Plastic Free Foundation, a global non-profit. Plastic Free July is a challenge and an opportunity to figure out how we can each take steps to reduce plastic in our lives. This July, consider joining millions worldwide in the Plastic Free July challenge to reduce demand for single-use plastics, create sustainable habits, and protect our environment.

Where Do I Start?

• Bring your own reusable coffee mug when you visit your favorite café.
• Keep a stash of reusable grocery bags in your car or work bag to avoid taking single-use bags at the store.
• Forgo plastic produce bags or use reusable mesh produce bags.
• Carry a set of reusable utensils with you in your purse, backpack, or bag.
• Check out a local refill store to refill common household items (soap, shampoo, conditioner, detergent, and more!) without the need for new packaging. Check out a list of refill stores in Marin.

Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan Public Workshop

July 22nd 6pm - 7:30pm

Weigh in on draft strategies for regional climate action! The final public workshop on the Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan (BARCAP) will give participants an opportunity to learn more about climate action strategy development process, review additional avenues to provide feedback, and participate in Q&A with project staff. They will be doing a deep dive into key regional climate strategies focused on building and vehicle electrification, composting, expanding urban green spaces, climate beneficial agriculture, and supporting renewable energy development.

Your input will help shape community priorities and implementation considerations as they move towards finalizing the plan for regional climate action this fall.

Can’t make the workshop? You can still provide your thoughts on the draft measures by using online review and commenting platform that will be open July 2 through July 28, soon to be accessible at the BARCAP project webpage (Bay Area Regional Climate Action Planning Initiative).

Register for the public workshop

Want to Save Energy at Home? BayREN Can Help!

Whether you own or rent, BayREN has tools to help you save energy and lower your utility bills.

Homeowners can schedule a Home Energy Score assessment - a quick, affordable way to learn how efficient your home is, with personalized tips to improve comfort and cut costs. Plus, you may qualify for a $200 rebate!

Renters can also take action! BayREN’s Home Learning Center offers simple, low-cost energy-saving tips like using advanced power strips, adjusting thermostat settings, and switching to LED bulbs to help you save money and reduce your environmental impact, even if you don’t control major appliances or systems.

Learn more and get started today

Repair Advice Workshop

July 17th 5:30pm - 7pm at the Belvedere Tiburon Library

Bring your broken, non-functioning items – electronics, appliances, toys, you name it – and get hands-on help with troubleshooting and repair!

Our Makerspace will be equipped with specialty tools and knowledgeable volunteers ready to guide you.

Sewing machines will also be available so feel free to bring your fabric and textile items for possible mending.

Got a bike that needs some love? Bring it along too!

Learn more about this event

Pre Registration Open for Free Chipper Days!

Reduce wildfire risk and keep your property safe with free Chipper Day services offered throughout Marin County! Schedule a pickup to have your branches, limbs, and other vegetation debris collected and chipped at no cost. Funded by local fire agencies, this program helps residents create defensible space and comply with fire-safe regulations.

Learn more about the program and reserve your pickup today

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, greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and water.

Check out the tracker here

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