Find your own way to be a part of and celebrate Earth Day. Choose what fits your lifestyle. The options are plentiful!
Have a waste-free lunch in the park, use a reusable grocery shopping bag, hold a sale or shop at the Sunnyvale Garage Sale! Attend a workshop, shop the Sunnyvale Farmers' Market, or try public transportation. Appreciate nature!
To officially kick-off Earth Day awareness in Sunnyvale, we start at a Council Meeting....
Earth Day Proclamation and Certified Green Business Recognition
Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m. (City Council Meeting)
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave.
Attend or watch. Then thank the businesses for going "green."
Compost Workshop
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. - Noon
550 E. Remington Dr.
Call (408) 730-7262 to register.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event
Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
164 Carl Rd.
All household hazardous waste guidelines apply.
Garage Sale Day in Sunnyvale
Saturday, April 19. Hours of sales 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sellers: Online and off-line registration has now closed. You may hold a garage sale on garage sale day without registering. You will just need to find ways to promote your sale.
Shoppers: See Sunnyvale Garage Sale map online (by April 16). Some sellers may also list in newspapers and other electronic sites.
Bird Watching
Wednesday, April 23, Noon - 1 p.m.
1444 Borregas Ave., near trail entrance
See the abundant population of Bay area birds. Led by an expert, Audubon volunteer.
"Going Green" Brown Bag Workshop for Businesses
Friday, April 25, Noon - 1 p.m.
Hosted by Palm, Inc., 950 W. Maude
Attendees will be inspired by the activities that certified green businesses (from large to small!) in Sunnyvale are doing to reduce their environmental impact and save money through waste reduction, pollution prevention, energy-efficiency and water conservation. Representatives from two certified Sunnyvale Green Businesses - Palm, Inc. and Sports Basement - will offer inspiring examples of how they have implemented environmental initiatives in the workplace. Santa Clara County Green Business Program staff will discuss how your business can become Green Business certified.
Bring your brown bag lunch - refreshments and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 by email or call (408) 730-7484.
Earth Day at the Market
Sunnyvale Farmers' Market
Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Murphy Ave. (downtown)
Check out the booths, the music, learn Earth-friendly choices, be entertained and buy local produce as you honor Earth Day at the market.
Community Discussion on the Zero Waste Study Issue
Wednesday, April 30
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Sunnyvale Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Program Rooms A&B
"Zero Waste” is a philosophy and design principle that goes beyond recycling to take a far-reaching systems approach to the flow of resources and waste through society. Sunnyvale ’s City Council will be considering Zero Waste policy options in 2008.
The City’s Recycling/Solid Waste staff will hold an informational meeting, which will include a review of Zero Waste policies and waste reduction/recycling programs from other cities, in order to engage business and residential community members in a discussion on the options that would best fit our community.
An online input form will also be available by April 30 on the Recycling Program's zero waste study issue webpage to allow those that are unable to attend the community discussion to provide comments.
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Library Workshops
Sunnyvale Library, Program Room
665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale
Cloth Diapering for Kids
Wednesday, April 23, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Eco-friendly Homes
Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
To register on line, go to: http://ecityhall.sunnyvale.ca.gov/forms/pwsignup2.aspx
Join author-expert Jennifer Roberts for a lively talk about how to make your home energy-efficient,and healthy when you remodel or maintain your home.
Roberts is the author of three acclaimed books on green homes: Good Green Kitchens, Redux and Good Green Homes. The Los Angeles Times called the recently published Good Green Kitchens “an encyclopedia of great ideas on how to build a kitchen with a conscience.”
Get tips for eco-friendly redecorating and remodeling, and advice on how to keep costs in check when greening your home. Learn about techniques, materials and products being used today to create kitchens and other rooms that are beautiful, healthier for people and easier on the planet. Get ready to go green.
Sunnyvale Building Division staff will also be on hand to answer your questions about permit requirements for kitchen remodeling projects.
For general information about Earth Week activities in Sunnyvale, contact the Recycling Program at (408) 730-7262. |