Sustainability
Nearly 14 Million Pounds of Surplus Food Donated During Second Year of New Food Recovery Regulations
Santa Clara County food businesses, in partnership with local food-recovery organizations, donated the equivalent of more than 11.6 million meals in 2023, as implementation continues of a new state law designed to address food insecurity and combat climate change.
County and Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of Affordable Housing Development in Milpitas
Sango Court features 102 affordable housing units. The County of Santa Clara contributed $16 million to the project from the $950 million Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, approved by county voters in 2016.
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.
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.
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
Santa Clara County: Valley of Fungal Delight
More mushrooms are grown in Santa Clara County than almost anywhere else in the country. So, when you see a mushroom in your local grocery store or on your pizza, there’s a good chance it was grown in the area once known as the Valley of Heart’s Delight.
