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Sustainable Santa Clara: Celebrate Earth Month - April 2021 |
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Watch the video of 10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day / Arbor Day at Home
Sustainable Santa Clara: Celebrate Earth Month
The City is committed to helping create a Sustainable Santa Clara. Over the past two years this has included adding Sustainability as one of the City Council’s seven priority pillars, developing a Citywide Sustainability Program that takes a holistic and collaborative approach to conservation and climate action, and launching a comprehensive update to the Climate Action Plan. Santa Clara residents are committed, too! More residents are driving electric vehicles, conserving energy and water, and being thoughtful about reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting. With Earth Day right around the corner on April 22, let’s take the opportunity to celebrate both our Earth and our community’s commitment to protecting it! While we can’t come together to celebrate in person this year, the City has set up a variety of events, workshops, children’s activities, and ways to take action to celebrate our earth all month long. Find out how you can join in at: SantaClaraCA.gov/EarthMonth.
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Be a Conservation Hero
with These Helpful Tips |
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Conserve Water
Together, we can stretch our limited water supplies – conserve today and save for tomorrow.
Get that leaky faucet, shower head, or toilet fixed. Household leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year.
Always use a shutoff hose nozzle, free at City Hall, when watering and only water between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. to reduce evaporation.
Sweep don’t spray! Use a broom to keep your outdoor spaces clean.
Find new ways to conserve indoor and outdoor water with these water saving tips and resources.
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Save Your Sewer
Know what to flush! Did you know “flushable” wipes are not actually flushable and can cause blockages and sewer overflows?
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Prevent sewer overflows at home or out in the environment - only flush toilet paper.
For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/WipesClogPipes
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#KeepSCClean
Waste Not, Want Not - Reduce and Reuse
Reuse and repair what you can to save landfill space.
Avoid single-use items, especially plastic, and always use a reusable water bottle.
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Switch from paper bills to e-bills or online invoices. Making the switch can help reduce unwanted clutter and paper waste.
For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Garbage
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Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
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Each year on Earth Day and Arbor Day, people across the country demonstrate support for environmental protection and reflect on the important role that trees play in our world. Santa Clara’s Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration will be celebrated virtually on April 22.
Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ArborDay to view a series of videos, environmentally focused children’s book readings, and 10 ways to honor Earth Day and Arbor Day.
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Electric Vehicle Affordability Workshop
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Have you been wondering if you can afford an Electric Vehicle? The answer may surprise you! With more EV models to choose from and thousands of dollars in rebates and tax credits to take advantage of, there has never been a better time to start thinking about taking the next steps to reducing your carbon footprint!
Join us on April 24 at 1:30 p.m. for an EV webinar focused on guiding you through the question, “Is an EV for me?" Sign up for this FREE workshop!
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Sustainable Tech for Environmental Minds (STEM) Conference for Teens
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Learn about the future of sustainable technology at the FREE virtual Sustainable Tech for Environmental Minds (STEM) Conference on Saturday, April 17, 1-4 p.m. The City of Santa Clara Youth Commission is hosting the event to bring youth together in the movement to protect our futures through technological innovation. There will be workshops on environmental research, environmental engineering, clean energy, environmental advocacy, and more!
Register by Sunday, April 11 at tinyurl.com/SCstemconreg.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/SCstemcon.
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Sustainability Storytime and Earth Day Programs at the Library
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The Trashiest Program (ages 3-5) - 4/16 at 4 p.m.
Which bin does it go in? Learn to recycle your rubbish the right way in this interactive scrap-sorting webinar.
Happy Earth Day (ages 0-5) - 4/20 at 10:30 a.m.
Join us on a live Zoom as we sing, rhyme, and read about all things Earth Day.
Coding the Librarian: Plant a Seed (Grades K-2) - 4/23 at 4 p.m.
The Robot Librarian is back with a new task: planting a seed for Earth Day!
Visit SCLibrary.org for more details.
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Play-Well: Celebrate Earth Day Using LEGO® - Online Class
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Help us “build” a better, more sustainable future this Earth Day using simple pieces from your own LEGO® collection. Students will explore our incredible national parks and connect with the natural world with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor, pushing their creative boundaries and learning new LEGO® building techniques along the way. Register online or contact the Community Recreation Center at 408-615-3140. |
Community Garden Virtual Tour
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In partnership with Santa Clara University College of Engineering, the City has developed a virtual guided tour for Everett N “Eddie” Souza Community Garden & Park visitors. Using your smart phone, scan the QR code in the bulletin board and let the app guide you to a virtual prize at the end. Identify the many ways the City uses sustainability practices when building parks. Learn more at the community garden webpage. |
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Benefits of Going Solar
One way to reduce your carbon footprint, increase the value of your home, and lower your electric bill is to go solar! See if solar is right for you!
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Join the 4,000 Santa Clarans who have decided to support local solar energy and reduce their impact on our planet by enrolling in Santa Clara Green Power. Silicon Valley Power's renewable energy option allows residents the choice to have their electricity generated from local solar projects without any installation of equipment or contract commitments.
Signing up for Santa Clara Green Power is a simple and cost-effective action you can take today to make a difference and be part of a community committed to a clean energy future.
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How are you celebrating Earth Month? Take a photo or video and post on social media with the hashtag #SustainableSantaClara to be seen on City of Santa Clara's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Here are a few ideas to get started:
- Pick up a Litter Clean-up Kit by calling 408-615-3080
- Pick one day a week to walk or ride a bicycle for an errand or activity
- Take a stroll in a park and appreciate the nature around you
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