Green eNewsletter - March 25, 2008
San Carlos Green Programs & Efforts Highlighted by Institute of Local Government The Institute of Local Government (ILG) is featuring the City’s new Green Programs and Climate Protection Web Site and programs as an example in their outreach presentations to other agencies. According to the ILG, San Carlos was selected as an example of what can be done in a small City to make an impact – both locally and as part of larger regional efforts – when it comes to successful Green Programs and action that addresses Climate Change. We’re happy to see some of our programs being highlighted and hopefully emulated as well by other agencies in the months ahead.
4 Proposals for Garbage, Recycling & Organics Collection Services
The South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA) has received four proposals in response to its Request for Proposals (RFP) released on November 1st for franchised collection services for solid waste, recyclables and organics. The current franchise agreement is held by Allied Waste Services of San Mateo County and expires on December 31, 2010. The proposals start an evaluation and selection process which will culminate in the roll out of dramatically expanded and more convenient recycling and organics (plant materials and food scraps) collection programs for residents. The new services will start in 2011 and will include wheeled carts for weekly collection of solid waste, recyclables, and organics.
Kelly Moore Offers Environmentally Friendly Paints Kelly-Moore Paints, which was founded and is still headquartered in San Carlos, has announced several lines of environmentally friendly paints. They include the company’s Enviro-Cote line of interior paints and enamels that are formulated with low-VOC resins for virtually no paint odors, eCoat, a line of Recycled Paint Products made by remanufacturing unwanted and left over paints and Yolo Colorhouse, a line of Zero VOC base paints that are distributed by Kelly-Moore Paints. We’re pleased to see these new products from Kelly-Moore. Check the Kelly-Moore web site for more details.
Green Programs & Climate Protection Presentation at Statewide Conference Assistant City Manager Brian Moura, the City’s Green Programs Coordinator, was asked to present details of the City’s Green Initiatives and Climate Protection programs at the recent California City Managers Conference. The session entitled Local Government Options for Addressing Climate Change focused on ways that cities can promote Green practices and help tackle the difficult area of Climate Change. The work going on in San Carlos was highlighted along with programs from the cities of Santa Rosa, Palo Alto and Santa Barbara.
PG&E Offers Free LED Exit Signs to Businesses & Multi-Dwelling Units Pacific Gas & Electric Company is offering free LED Exit Signs to local business and multi-dwelling customers. The program is described by PG&E as "an effort to promote both energy conservation and fire safety." To take advantage of this program, you can contact one of the participating electrical supply firms or contact PG&E’s Business Customer Service Center at (800) 468-4743 for more details.
Learn the ABC's of Home Building - Green Home Building Techniques – May 3rd The City Parks and Recreation Catalog includes a 5-hour comprehensive seminar for home owners called the "ABC's of Home Building". The next offering is on Saturday May 3rd. The class features an overview of the entire construction process and information on Green Home Building techniques. The seminar fee includes a complimentary one-hour in-home consultation. Check the City’s Recreation Catalog or the RecConnect.Net web site for more details.
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Editor: Brian Moura, Assistant City Manager
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