Sustainability
Good Foods Purchasing Program Boosts Sustainability at County of Santa Clara Hospitals
The Good Foods Purchasing Program has ushered in a more climate-friendly, nutritious and budget-friendly approach to food service at County hospitals.
County Installs Solar Panels at Animal Services Center
The project is one of three solar arrays the County constructed in 2024. It is part of a larger campaign to expand solar power capacity and battery storage at County facilities, and it supports the County's sustainability strategy.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Undertakes Major Climate Initiative
The organization has signed a federal Health Sector Climate Pledge to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint at its three hospitals, while improving recycling and reducing waste.
County Encourages Residents to Go Green During Earth Month
The County and community partners offer a wide range of ecofriendly programs, services and activities to help you celebrate Earth Month and protect the environment.
From Trunks to Seats: How County Parks Repurposes Trees as Natural Wood Benches
Parks staff use their forestry skills to repurpose felled trees into natural benches that blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment.
More than 11.7 Million Pounds of Surplus Food Donated During First Year of New Food Recovery Regulations
In partnership with food recovery organizations, grocery stores and other businesses donated the equivalent of more than 9.7 million meals in 2022, the first full year of implementation of SB 1383, a new state law designed to address food insecurity and combat climate change.
County Grant Program Helps Local Farmers and Fights Climate Change
Spade & Plow organic farm in Gilroy was among the first 12 participants in the County of Santa Clara's new Agricultural Resilience Incentive Grant Program, which provided the owners with $25,500 to use on agricultural practices that improve soil health and ease climate change.
Nursery Crops and Mushrooms Remain the Champs of Santa Clara County Agriculture
The County of Santa Clara 2022 Crop Report shows the value of the county’s agricultural products rose last year to $359 million, more than a third of which came from nursery crops and mushrooms