The way it works is simple.
Join the Network and you'll begin receiving a monthly newsletter with summaries and links to new success stories. So, you'll receive inspirational and informative stories about what others in Lafayette are doing to live more sustainably and reduce global warming.
The United States is the top global warming polluter in the World (25% of all emissions) and affluent communities like Lafayette are the greatest contributors within the United States. So, we have a special responsibility to use our ingenuity and resources to do our part. Solutions implemented anywhere affect people everywhere. Lafayette can lead the way!
Summer Tips: Watch a
slide show of green tips for the summer.
Tip of the Month: Read
the June Tip of the Month about greening your finances.
New Local Business
Stories: Going Green at the Lafayette Health
Club and Local Products at Diablo Foods: A
Natural Fit. This story includes a virtual tour of
some of the local and green products in the store.
New School Story:
Scout Creek Adventure. A great
example of how to get our kids excited about nature.
Learn About Local Food
Options: Visit our local foods web page to learn
about farmers’ markets, CSAs, growing your own food,
raising chickens, etc. If you have any suggestions,
please send to localfood@sustainablelafayette.net.
Green Awards
Announced: The City of Lafayette announced
seven Green Award winners for
2008 at the City Council meeting on April 27th,
2009.
For more information or to make a suggestion, please send an email to info@sustainablelafayette.net