October 5 is California Clean Air Day, which is built on the idea that shared experiences unite people to take action to improve our community health. By joining together for a unified day of action, we can create new habits to clear the air for all members of California’s diverse communities.
When you take the Clean Air Pledge, you commit to doing your part to clear the air through actions big and small such as using natural all-purpose cleaners, buying produce locally, planting an indoor plant, and walking or biking to the store.
Take the Clean Air Pledge by October 14. Forward your confirmation email to environmentalprograms@cityofirvine.org to receive an eco-friendly prize while supplies last.
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On Tuesday, September 13, the Irvine City Council received an update on the status of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and the Transit Vision Study. Information on the greenhouse gas emissions profile for the City was presented, along with a summary of several energy and transit programs under consideration. The presentation materials are available here, and the City is beginning to schedule stakeholder engagement to discuss the CAAP, with additional details set to be provided on our website. Please visit to learn more and participate: cityofirvine.org/climate.
Orange County's premier multicultural event, Irvine Global Village Festival, returns to Great Park again this year for a full day of food, art, music, and a celebration of Irvine's diverse community. Join us Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., as we celebrate 21 years of fun.
The City’s Environmental Programs booth will have interactive games for festival attendees to learn tips about sustainability, pollution prevention, energy conservation, recycling/waste reduction, and organic food waste recycling. Visitors will have a chance to win prizes, including sustainable products or items made from recycled material.
Learn more at irvinefestival.org.
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Green Business Program Sustainable Business Challenge
Do you want to save money and operate more efficiently? The California Green Business Network can help your business thrive through our Green Business Certification.
For a limited time only, businesses that complete their certification by October 31 will receive a $500 incentive. New certified Green Businesses will also receive free technical assistance throughout the process, as well as access to a California Green Business Marketing Tool Kit to help promote their business digitally afterward. The first step in getting certified is to attend a brief information session with a sustainability consultant.
Learn more, and sign up for a free information session a free information session.
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Irvine Ranch Water District Ocean-Minded Landscaping Workshop is October 12
Did you know that simple changes to your yard can protect our ocean? In this free, online Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) workshop, you’ll learn about creating healthy living soil, sustainable water management and rain catching, selecting California- friendly plants, and the irrigation and maintenance skills you need to create a stunning, ocean-friendly yard.
Attendees will have an opportunity to win a water efficiency kit. To win, you must be an IRWD customer.
Ocean-Minded Landscaping Workshop
October 12 at noon
Register for the webinar.
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Irvine Ranch Water District Better Yards by Design Expo is October 22
Join the Irvine Ranch Water District at its Better Yards by Design expo and connect with landscape designers and vendors to turn grass into cash.
This free family-friendly event will include presentations from a landscape designer, Water Efficiency staff, and a panel of customers who have removed their grass and have never been happier.
The event will include activities for kids, food trucks, and the shed from IRWD's Shed Show. IRWD customers who register in advance will receive a voucher for a FREE food truck meal at the expo (limit four per household). Lean more here.
Saturday, October, 22 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
IRWD headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine
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Free Paper-Shredding Event is October 22 at Lakeview Senior Center
In partnership with the City of Irvine, Waste Management is hosting a free paper-shredding event Saturday, October 22, 9–11 a.m. at Lakeview Senior Center. Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of up to five banker-size file boxes. The event is first-come, first-served and will end early if truck capacity is reached. Customers who wish to watch their paper be shredded will need to park in a designated area away from the truck and staff.
Lakeview Senior Center is located at 20 Lake Road in Irvine.
Take Part in No Straw November
Plastic straws are one of the leading plastic polluters of the ocean — help change that! No Straw November was created to bring awareness to the many plastic straws being used once and then thrown away in a single month.
Jr Ocean Guardians challenges you to refuse plastic straws throughout November and to keep a tally of how many straws you eliminated from potentially ending up in the ocean. The ultimate goal of No Straw November is to use the single-use plastic straw ban as a wake-up call to all the other plastic you unknowingly use in your life.
Please share this challenge with others and use the hashtag #NoStrawNovember on social media to spread the word.
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Green Ribbon Environmental Committee Meeting is October 12
The Green Ribbon Environmental Committee seeks to increase public participation in energy conservation and sustainable practices, helping the City serve the community through advancing environmental policy initiatives and programs. View previous meetings and join the next meeting October 12. Learn more.
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