Program Topics

• Bike Smart
• Bike to Work
• Business Waste Assessment
• Cabrillo College Go Green
• CasinoGreen Program
• Central Coast Graywater Alliance
• Clean Beaches Coalition
• Climate Solutions Program
• Climate Action Compact
• Electric Bike Information
• Energy Upgrade California
• Energy Watch Programs
• Folding Bikes in Buses
• Fryer to Fuel Program
• Green Business Program
• Green Gardener Program
• Home Composting Program
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Integrated Pest Managment
• Livestock and Land
• LodgingSavers Program
• Model Schools Program
• Multifamily Recycling
• Oil Recycling
• Our Water Our World
• RideSurance
• RightLights Program
• Safe Routes to School
• Special Event Recycling
• Tourism Recycling
• Transportation Membership Services

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Bike Smart! Promotes safe bicycling through fun, hands-on education programs at Santa Cruz County schools.	Bike to Work Provides incentives, free breakfast, and support to get you hooked on bicycling as transportation.
Business Waste Assessment Waste assessment software to help government and businesses reduce waste, save money, and promote resource conservation.	Cabrillo College Go Green Choose an alternative to driving alone and you can make a difference in reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gases. For Cabrillo College students, staff and faculty members.
CasinoGreen Program Provides Native American owned casinos and related facilities a comprehensive suite of rebated energy efficiency retrofits in PG&E service territory.	Central Coast Graywater Alliance Provides information about installing legal graywater systems, how to obtain a graywater permit, links to professional graywater installers, and graywater training opportunities in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
Clean Beaches Coalition Ongoing beach cleanups including the Annual Coastal Cleanup	Climate Solutions A leadership initiative to mobilize the entire Monterey Bay Area to radically reduce our carbon footprint.
Climate Action Compact Compact to reduce Santa Cruz County's carbon footprint and create the conditions for a localized, green economy.	Electric Bike Information There are several local retailers who sell affordable electric bikes for steep hills and longer distances.
Energy Upgrade California Energy Upgrade California is a state-wide collaboration between the Energy Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, utilities, local governments and the private sector.	Energy Watch Program Energy efficiency programs for public agencies and non-profits.
Folding Bikes in Buses Several local retails sell a variety of folding bikes for easy and secure parking and use.	Fryer to Fuel Program A free weekly collection service provided to restaurants throughtout Santa Cruz County.
Green Business Program Offers free technical and promotional assistance to help you become a certified green business.	Green Gardener Program Provides professional training and certification in ecological landscaping and helps customers find certified Green Gardeners.
Home Composting Program Offers a wealth of home composting resources and opportunities for the residents of Santa Cruz County.	Household Hazardous Waste Provides information about local and regional drop-off facilities and alternatives to traditionally used chemicals.
Integrated Pest Managment Provides information and technical assistance about less-toxic alternatives to traditional pest management.	Livestock and Land Provides technical assistance and cost share dollars for manure and land management approaches that protect water quality.
LodgingSavers Program Delivers a comprehensive suite of rebated energy efficiency retrofits to Lodging Properties in PG&E service territory.	Model Schools Program Reduces pest problems, flooding and erosion, and the use of toxic chemicals in schools.
Multifamily Recycling A partnership with twelve local agencies and haulers, implementing comprehensive recycling and waste reduction programs at low income multifamily housing complexes.	Oil Recycling Provides information about local and regional used oil and filter drop-off facilities for cars, boats, and farm equipment.
Our Water Our World Raises public awareness about alternatives to using hazardous pesticide and fertilizer products in and around the home.	RideSurance Emergency ride home insurance for the green commuter
RightLights Program Provides subsidized lighting upgrades and free professional assistance to help businesses lower energy bills and boost cash flow.	Safe Routes to School Includes program information for Bike to School, Bike Smart!, Bike ‘n Hike, Walk to School and more!
Special Event Recycling Offers recycling and waste reduction programs at events through technical assistance, outreach and education.	Tourism Recycling Offers recycling and waste reduction programs at events through technical assistance, outreach and education.
Transportation Membership Services Encourages member employees to use other ways than driving alone to commute to and from work.	Zipcar Zipcar Santa Cruz Expansion allows more Santa Cruz locals to get ‘wheels when you want them’ and use sustainable transportation when you don’t. Click to learn more.