Sustainability

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July 2024, City of Mill Valley & Town of Tiburon

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Town of Tiburon

City of Mill Valley

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.

Mending Meetup + Fix It Forum

July 13th 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Mill Valley Public Library

Do you have an old sweater or pair of pants that could use some TLC? Need to replace the screen on your phone? Come mend with us! Bring items in need of buttons, hems, repairs, etc and give your best-loved belongings a second life. Feel free to bring your own mending supplies or use ours, free of charge! There is also iFixIt electronics repair toolkits for all your techonological repair needs.

This program is open to adults with any level of mending or fixing experience. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and share with one another and have the assistance of some of our craftiest librarians.

Space is limited - register today!

pair of jeans with colorful embroidery that repairs a hole from wear

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.

Not sure what plastics you can change? Take the Pesky Plastics Quiz!

Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste. Learn more about how to reduce single-use plastic waste and take the challenge

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Green Business Program

The Marin County Green Business Program is a free program where you can understand and follow best environmental practices for your business, be connected to resources and opportunities to save money, and get tools to promote your business as environmentally-friendly.

Certified Green businesses in Marin County have to show they:

Conserve energy, water, and other resources
Cut down on waste and pollution
Meet all environmental regulations

Learn more about getting certified

Find a Green Business near you!

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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

Sustainability Tip of the Month

Celebrate Summertime and a Plastic Free July!

Want to make your summer celebrations a little more sustainable? There are plenty of ways to tweek your picnic, gathering, or party without giving up a festive atmosphere.

Experiment with some plant based options for your next BBQ. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, 818 hotdogs are eaten per SECOND between Memorial Day and Labor Day! Why not try a delicious mixed grill or go all in with an Extinction Free BBQ? Plant based diets are not just good for the earth, they are good for us too.

Think outside the bun with these ideas to throw a 4th of July party that doesn't leave you swimming in trash. Going to a festival or fair? "Bring your own cup" is the new BYOB. Grab your reusables and have a good time.

Go all in and take the plastic free pledge this July. Remember, plastic straws last around 600 years after you toss them out. A big price to pay for the 20 minutes you use them.

At the top of your July to do list: Make time to be outside and enjoy activities that are powered by you!

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July Events

July 2nd | 12pm - 12:30pm

Electric Yard Care - Ditch the Gas learn about the advantages of battery powered electric equipment and ask questions presented by Electrify Now. Register for the webinar

July 10th | 12pm - 1:30pm

Wildfires and Climate Change Dr. Daniel Swain will discuss wildfire and climate change the meeting is presented by the Ecologically Sound Practices Partnership (ESP). Register on Zoom

July 10th | 12pm - 1pm

Transformational Gardening: Fun with Funghi learn more about the role of funghi (above & below ground) in gardening presented by Green America. Sign up for the online discussion

July 11th | 6pm - 7pm

Affordable Housing in Marin discuss affordable housing in Marin and the affordable bond measure just placed on the November ballot hosted by Sierra Club. Learn more and sign up

July 15th | 4pm - 5pm

Fun with Plants! Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to join for an hour-long activity to learn about sustainability while doing fun projects at the BelTib Library. See more and register

July 17th | 10am - 12pm

Marin Conservation League Climate Action Working Group Meeting learn about local climate action efforts. Register for the virtual discussion

July 19th | 10am - 11am

How to Start a Produce Bag Sewing Bee learn how to organize a sewing bee to make reusable produce bags, reduce pollution, and build community. See more about the online meeting

July 22nd | 4pm - 5pm

Green Schools Campaign Orientation learn how to bring to community members together to run campaigns towards more sustainable schools. Get more information and sign up

July 24th | 7pm - 8:30pm

Bears and Biodiversity! Meghan Walla-Murphy will discuss CA biodiversity and the essential part bears play hosted by Marin Conservation League. Register for the online meeting

Climate Action Plans (CAPs)

City of Mill Valley's and Town of Tiburon's goals for reducing green house gas emissions

City of Mill Valley Climate Action Plan

Town of Tiburon Climate Action Plan

Links to Sustainability Organizations

Zero Waste Marin

Ride and Drive Clean

Marin Conservation League

Resilient Neighborhoods

Sustainable Marin

Climate Action (Sustainability) Coordinator Contact Information

Grace Ledwith

gledwith@cityofmillvalley.org | gledwith@townoftiburon.org