Last year, the Multicultural Center of Marin organized the Canal Community Resilience Council (CCRC) in order to create a space where residents of the Canal community can engage with stakeholders and policy makers regarding issues impacting them. Before the pandemic, we were hosting monthly meetings discussing issues such as climate change resiliency, sea level...
Author: Katia Carranza
Online Sustainability Scavenger Hunt
Do you need more activities during your shelter-in-place life? Do you want to reduce your impact on the planet? Take part in the Online Sustainability Scavenger Hunt organized by the City of San Rafael and Partners, so you can learn strategies for being more sustainable while connecting with local organizations working for climate action....
Working Together towards Clean Energy
Thanks to a collaborative effort at Dominican University of California, faculty, staff and students were able to shift the campus to clean energy. The group was committed to identifying a solution that was a win-win. Everyone brought a different background and perspective, which allowed us to get creative while staying within the University’s budget....
Carpooling saves time and money
Kenny, Art, Brendan, Tyler, and I (Gabe) bought a van together, and we carpool to work every day. Two people started driving together, but the initiative grew naturally. It was easy because we all work together and live nearby, and we were also interested in saving money and time. After a few years, we...
Rethinking waste for my child’s future
Sara Romero learned about zero-waste strategies when she became a new mom. Since then, she has taken steps to reduce waste in all areas of her life! Check out her story and learn how you can improve your carbon footprint....