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456 W. Olive Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707

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Sustainability

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Sustainability Activities and Events


BAWSCA Free Landscape Education Classes Return this Spring

Sunnyvale is proud to host BAWSCA's Spring schedule of FREE Landscape Education classes  Classes are designed to introduce homeowners, commercial property managers, landscape service providers, and others to the concepts of water-efficient and sustainable landscaping.  Classes are extremely popular and registration is required so sign up early!  Below is the schedule of topics and dates offered in Sunnyvale.
 

Mar. 3
 10am - 1pm

Water-Efficient Edible Landscaping (Deva Luna):  Incorporate edible plants into your landscape!  Learn about water-efficient edibles and enjoy a bountiful harvest!

  Sunnyvale

 Mar. 17
10am - 1pm


Water-Efficient Lawn Alternatives (Dave Phelps): Learn how to convert your lawn to a CA native garden, and get an introduction to integrated pest management to achieve a healthy, sustainable outdoor space.

  Sunnyvale

 Mar 31
10am - 1pm
Sustainable Landscape Techniques to Save Water, Time and Money (Sherri Osaka): Learn about the Bay Area's water cycle and the use of CA Native plants to reduce your water use, garden waste and time.		  Sunnyvale

 Apr. 21
10am - 1pm
Water-Efficient Drip Irrigation (Lori Palmquist): Learn about basic drip irrigation design and installation, choosing the right components, watering techniques, and system maintenance for your landscaping		  Sunnyvale

 Apr. 28
10am - 1pm
Sustainable Landscape Techniques to Save Water, Time and Money (Sherri Osaka): Learn about the Bay Area’s water cycle and the use of CA Native plants to reduce your water use, garden waste and time. 		 Sunnyvale

 Click here to register for any of the landscape classes. 

For additional information or to view the flyer visit www.bawsca.org or call 1 (650) 349-3000.

  
Mercury Fever Thermometer Exchange & MedDrop Event

Wednesday, May 9, 2011

11 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunnyvale Senior Center

Thermometer Exchange Info: Would you like to properly dispose of that old mercury fever thermometer that may be stored in the back of your medicine cabinet or bathroom drawer?

The first 100 residents who bring in their mercury thermometers will receive a free, non-mercury containing fever thermometer in exchange (limited to one (1) per household). To avoid breakage and contamination, mercury fever thermometers MUST be contained in an unbreakable and closed container such as its original case, a plastic toothbrush holder, or a soda/water bottle with a screw-on cap. As a second measure of protection, the closed container must be placed in a sealable plastic bag (zip-lock is fine). Other mercury-containing products will not be accepted at this event. For more information call Environmental Outreach at (408) 730-7717.

MedDrop Info: Do you have medications pilling up and need to get rid of them? Residents can bring their unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. This program does not collect sharps or illegal narcotics. For more information call the Department of Public Safety at (408) 730-7100.

National River Cleanup Day

Saturday, May 19, 2012
9AM – Noon

For more information or to register, call (408) 730-7717 or e-mail wpcp@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us

Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grants Available

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been allocated from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  In accordance with Sunnyvale's 2010 HUD Action Plan, the CDBG funds are being used to offer an Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program to eligible low-income Sunnyvale homeowners with a dollar-for-dollar matching grant up to $5000.  Grant funds can be used for eligible energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy devices, such as wind or solar devices, to reduce residents energy usage and costs.  Click here for more information on

Sunnyvale's 2010 HUD Action Plan.

For more information on the program, contact Housing Rehabilitiation Specialist Richard Gutierrez at (408) 730-7459, or by email at

rgutierrez@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us.


Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener Training Program

The Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener Training Program is designed for landscape maintenance workers, landscape contractors, and professional gardeners by offering education, training and promotion of services for participating individuals in order to:

  • Reduce urban storm water pollution resulting from landscape maintenance activities
  • Use resources wisely and in a sustainable manner
  • Improve the health, appearance, and value of landscapes for customers and site managers
  • Promote economic incentives to program participants for both gardeners and their clients
If you are interested in registering for the Fall 2011 Green Gardener training classes call 408-522-2713.  Visit www.mywatershedwatch.org/greengardener.html for more information about the Green Gardener program.

Framework for Environmental Sustainability


Sunnyvale Climate Action Plan - City Operations


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Green Construction / Design Links


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