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PaloAltoGreen is the most successful green power program in the nation.  The City government is a Certified Green Business.  Palo Alto has even built a film festival around Earth Day.  It doesn’t get any greener than that.

Reduce Plastics in Our Creeks and Bay
This page summarizes the City's work on reducing plastics in our local creeks and Bay.
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City Launched a 5% Carbon Dioxide Reduction Goal
On October 14, City officials launched a 5% Carbon Dioxide Reduction Goal and helped to kick off of the United Nations Association Film Festival
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Less-Toxic Pest Control
Come find more information about how residents can reduce pesticide use at home and how the City reduces pesticides used at City properties and public areas. 
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Polystyrene Restriction Ordinance In Effect
Ordinance to restrict disposable food service containers made from expanded polystyrene and non-recyclable plastic disposable.
[more]		Expanded Polystrene in Matadero Creek
Announcing...the Green Neighbors Program
Invest in greenhouse gas reduction right here in Palo Alto!
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Mayor’s Green Ribbon Task Force On Climate Protection
Green Ribbon Task Force on Climate Protection, serving the Palo Alto/Stanford community.
( more task force information and reports )
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Hikes and Nature Programs
The City of Palo Alto offers a variety of nature programs and other activities in the open space preserves.
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LED Streetlights Shine
Installations now complete on Alma and El Camino Real.
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Learn About Zero Waste
Explore Zero Waste's new and improved website packed with information and tools to help you reduce, reuse and recycle.
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City Sustainability Policy
It is the intent of the City of Palo Alto to be a sustainable community
( visit the environment in palo alto home page )
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Industrial Storm Water
About the industrial Storm Water Management Plan.
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Geoexchange Heat Pump (GSHP)
Learn how the Children's Library in Palo Alto is utilizing a geoexchange heat pump to heat and cool the building more efficiently.
( see how it all works )
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City Council Agendas/Minutes
What was the City Council vote on Alma Plaza? What happened at the meeting the first week of June? It’s all here.
( view city council minutes and agendas )
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Green Business Community Involvement
Green Business information you can use, whether you are a resident, business owner, local industry or employee.
( Visit the environment in Palo Alto home page )
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Building A Better Palo Alto - Free Guidelines to Help You Build Green Homes
Guidelines to help you build your new home "green" are now available at the Development Center and online.
( visit the development center home page )
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Alternative Fuels
One way to keep air clean is through the use of alternative fuels.
( more about our green city )
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Your Business - What Materials Are Recycled?
Information on recycling for businesses.
( visit the business recycling page )
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Utilities Home Page
Welcome to the Utilities Department
( visit the utilities department home page )
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Sustainability Frequently Asked Questions
What does "sustainability" mean?
( more about our green city )
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Downloadable Files
Palo Alto's Best Environmental Practices
Palo Alto's Best Environmental Practices (English Version)
Revision Date: 06/15/2009
Palo Alto's Best Environmental Practices (Chinese Translation)
Chinese translation of Palo Alto's best environmental practices
Revision Date: 06/11/2009
Palo Alto's Best Environmental Practices (Russian Translation)
Russian translation of Palo Alto's best environmental practices
Revision Date: 05/29/2009
Palo Alto Climate Protection Plan
Global warming is nearly universally recognized by scientists, and much of the public, as one of the most important threats facing human civilization, and political stability. This rise in temperatures has major implications for transboundary migration, economic prosperity, and the future of human development. Locally, the effects of climate change are likely to reduce the availability of hydro generated electricity, increase the incidence of forest fires, and lead to a rise in the level of San Francisco Bay that would impact Palo Alto’s shoreline.
Revision Date: 03/10/2008
Zero Waste Operational Plan, June 2007
September 17, 2007 Council-approved Zero Waste Operational Plan
Revision Date: 09/17/2007
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