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Speaker Series #1: Planning for Sustainable Development
Implementing SB375:  What local governments need to know.

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City Launched a 5% Carbon Dioxide Reduction Goal
On October 14, City officials launched a 5% Carbon Dioxide Reduction Goal and helped to kick off of the United Nations Association Film Festival
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Tesla Motors Will Move to Palo Alto
The City is pleased to announce that Tesla Motors is coming to town.
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LED/Induction Streetlight Pilot Project
CPAU installed LED and Induction Streetlights the first week of July. 
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NEW HOURS - Palo Alto Community Farmshop on Wednesday
Enjoy fresh organic produce, live music, and other special treats from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. 
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Garbage, Recycling and Holiday Tree Pick-up Schedule
GreenWaste provides regular scheduled collection service throughout the year except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Environmental Best Practices (Chinese and Russian Translations)
Chinese and Russian translations of Palo Alto's best environmental practices
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Compost Blue Ribbon Task Force Results
In early 2009, the Palo Alto City Council created a Compost Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF) to evaluate and recommend alternatives to address Palo Alto's composting needs. 
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Plastic Bag Restrictions
The purpose of this summary is to provide information to on Palo Alto's Comprehensive Reusable Bag Program.
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Community Environmental Action Partnership
Joining the CEAP is a chance to get involved, create positive change, and have a voice in the direction taken by your community.
( visit the CEAP home page )
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Sustainability Basics
To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Announcing...the Green Neighbors Program
Invest in greenhouse gas reduction right here in Palo Alto!
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Palo Alto Zero Waste Operational Plan
Council-approved Zero Waste Operational Plan
( visit the zero waste program home page )
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Palo Alto Approves Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The goal of the Climate Protection Plan is to present a comprehensive inventory of municipal (City government-generated) and community-generated emissions, propose reduction targets, and propose practical steps to reach those targets.
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Sudden Oak Death Best Management Practices
The City of Palo Alto has prepared a handout on Best Management Practices for Sudden Oak Death.  Sudden Oak Death is an oak tree epidemic killing populations of coast live oak, black oak and tanoak trees at an unprecedented rate throughout California.
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Green Business Program
What is it and how to get certified as a green business.
( view profiles of certified palo alto green businesses )
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San Francisquito Creek JPA
Works on flooding and environmental preservation
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Financing Green Projects
Funding options available to homeowners, businesses and governmental agencies
( link to presentation )
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City Sustainability Policy
It is the intent of the City of Palo Alto to be a sustainable community
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Clean Bay Business Garden Centers And Hardware Stores
Local garden centers and hardware stores are helping to spread the word about non-toxic and less-toxic ways to manage pests.
( visit the environmental compliance home page )
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About the Tree Ordinance
The Tree Preservation Ordinance is the City's primary regulatory tool to provide for orderly protection of specified trees, to protect property values and to avoid significant negative impacts on adjacent properties.
( more info about trees )
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New Year Brings Changes to Recycling Center
Palo Alto Landfill nears closure date and Recycling Center is smaller.
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Bring Your Own Bag!
Make it a Habit and Grab it.
( visit the zero waste program home page )
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Minutes/Agendas/Reports
The Agendas/Minutes/Reports section of the City of Palo Alto website, is a list of links to documents related to the City Council, Boards and Commissions, and City Manager Reports.
( visit know zone for city agendas/minutes/reports )
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