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The San Mateo County Green Team is pleased to announce a new lunchtime lecture series for county employees and the public interested in learning about sustainability. This month: In honor of National Nutrition Month, and the excellent work of the San Mateo County Food Alliance to promote healthy communities and support local family farmers, the Green Team is going to the movies for our March first-Wednesday event. In place of our normal Green Bag lunchtime live speaker series, there will be two screenings of the documentary Food, Inc.
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The only way to know exactly what is in your home cleaner is to make it yourself. Simple ingredients like white vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda are inexpensive and quite effective when used properly. Try cleaning surfaces, laundry, furniture and more with these recipes.
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Visit the San Mateo County Employee Farmer's Markets! Certified farmers and certified organic farmers will offer a selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and other products.
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San Mateo County is showing off its green government initiatives during this year’s annual National County Government Week, May 3-9.
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Your news and information source about: recycling, pollution prevention, and less toxic products.
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Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd. Wondering how to commemorate the day? Here are some suggestions from the San Mateo County Green Team
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Be healthy and reduce your carbon footprint by eating local with the San Mateo County "As Fresh As it Gets" campaign.
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The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday honored four County programs that demonstrate the highest levels of public service and achieve outstanding results. From programs that help people avoid visits to the San Mateo Medical Center’s Emergency Room to one that cuts waste and saves energy, the STARS awards highlight the wide array of County services.
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San Mateo County’s leading role in energy efficiency and conservation will be celebrated Tuesday with a Flex Your Power Award and a rebate check from Pacific Gas & Electric for $418,344.
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The San Mateo County Pharmaceutical Disposal Program has received a 2008 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA). Created in 1993, GEELA is considered to be California's highest environmental honor.
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A PDF on how you can do your part to help us green this holiday season by trying a few of the following simple, earth-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays.
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For A + Japanese Auto Repair in San Carlos, being "green" has gotten easier with time.
"The biggest challenge was taking the first step," said Eric Sevim, co-owner and shop manager. "Sure, we had to dedicate plenty of time, money and resources, but the payoff makes us feel good and helps our bottom line."
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Going "green" may not feel so daunting for a group of well-meaning business owners in Half Moon Bay from now on, thanks to a new program that will help them cut through the hype and the red tape.
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Until recently, San Mateo County, Calif. jail inmates were blowing through 3,000 disposable plastic spoons per day - used once then off to the landfill. But that was before "Capt. Spork" took command of the enterprise known as the Maguire Men's Correctional Facility.
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The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office has made significant strides in an ongoing effort to "go green" in its correctional facilities. "We have an obligation to use resources wisely. Now that alternative and eco-friendly products are available, we can minimize impact on the environment and save taxpayers money at the same time," Sheriff Greg Munks recently explained to his staff.
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The county's Green Business Pilot Program has been so successful at trimming waste and saving energy that the Board of Supervisors may expand it at the end of the month, according to Supervisor Mark Church who spearheaded the campaign.
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A $3 million solar panel project atop the county government center in Redwood City will provide clean, renewable energy and recoup its initial cost in as little as four years, according to a report coming before the Environmental Quality Committee next week.
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Starting today, all San Mateo County departments must use biodegradable, compostable, reusable or recyclable plates, cups, storage containers and other food service ware in the Board of Supervisors’ latest effort to protect and preserve the environment.
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Supervisor Mark Church on Tuesday will propose San Mateo County develop a comprehensive strategy to promote the use of solar power in his latest push to clean the environment and combat global warming.
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The sun is starting to grow jobs. While interest in alternative energy is climbing across the United States, solar power especially is rising in California, the product of billions of dollars in investment and mountains of enthusiasm.
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