Get Involved with Sustainability

The City set ambitious sustainability goals and carbon emissions reduction targets. While the City takes steps to achieve these goals, involving the Palo Alto community is critical to meeting our aggressive sustainability targets. Find opportunities to take local action on climate and the environment and get involved in the City's sustainability efforts below.

Opportunities for Engagement

Sustainability and Climate Action Events

Compost Workshop

Bring out your garden's inner jungle by adding compost. Learn how easy it is to make your own compost at one of these free workshops.

Household Hazardous Waste Station Open

The Household Hazardous Waste Station provides Palo Alto residents with an environmentally safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, etc., which contain hazardous substances.

Spring Water-Saving Plant Selection

Learn how you can save water and cut down your maintenance time by incorporating beautiful and sustainable plants into your landscape.

Find all sustainability and climate action events here.

Sustainability News

May Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The May S/CAP Ad Hoc Committee Meeting will review the S/CAP Update and Three Year Work Plan on Wednesday, May 24 at 1:00 PM.

Climate Action Series: All About Biking

Check out these resources and events to kick start your ride this month as May is National Bike Month.

Sustainability Community Survey

Share your input! Take this quick survey to help us understand Palo Altan's goals and motivations for climate action.

Stay up to date on what is happening with sustainability in Palo Alto. See more news here.

Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) Community Outreach

See how the Palo Alto community contributed to the S/CAP update.

Take Action

Learn more about what you can do to lead a more sustainable lifestyle and help Palo Alto achieve it's sustainability goals. Click on the icons below to find actions you can take today and programs and incentives offered by the City that can help.