Sustainable Lafayette is a non-profit corporation who’s mission is to provide the community of Lafayette with the information, inspiration, tools, and assistance that facilitate the adoption of sustainable practices.  
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Join the Mailing List and you'll begin receiving a monthly newsletter featuring inspirational and informative success stories about what others in Lafayette are doing to live more sustainably and reduce global warming, as well as info on local events, workshops, local foods, and other news. There are now 60+ success stories on our web site covering everything from solar panels to composting.


The United States generates 25% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions with less than 5% of the world’s population 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!


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0020_swd_bullet_42 Green Rheem on Thursday, Feb 11th: Featuring the documentary "No Impact Man”--a full-length movie about one man's sincere, insightful, and funny effort to have his family live in Manhattan for one year without impacting the environment.  More info or purchase tickets...

0020_swd_bullet_42 Presentation: How Do We Create a Sustainable Downtown? Thursday, February 18th from 7-8:30. An educational presentation featuring Tom Chastain of STUDIO URBIS, who is an expert is sustainable architecture and urban design with over 25 years of experience. More info...

0020_swd_bullet_42 2009 Green Awards: The City of Lafayette is now accepting nominations for the the 2009 Green Awards! The Green Awards recognize outstanding efforts by residents, local businesses, builders, schools, and community organizations to reduce their environmental impact. Nominations must be received by February 28. More info...

0020_swd_bullet_42 New Success Stories: Lafayette School District Goes Solar, Short Stories About Diverting Food Scraps, and Our Magic Trick: Shrinking Our Garbage

0020_swd_bullet_42 Tip of the Month: Wondering what to do with all the old stuff now that you've gotten a bunch of new stuff for the holidays? Read about all the options for donating, giving away, recycling, selling, or swapping used items.

0020_swd_bullet_42 Understanding Greenhouse Gases: National Geographic uses a bathtub to explain how greenhouse gases are accumulating in the atmosphere. This is a diagram that everyone can understand!

0020_swd_bullet_42 Did You Know?: 14 billion paper coffee cups are thrown away every year in the U.S. – enough to circle the earth 55 times and weigh 900 million pounds. Read about how to reduce waste from disposable coffee cups

0020_swd_bullet_42 Lamorinda Recycle Guide: Check out our new Lamorinda Recycle Guide and find out where and how to recycle anything.



For more information or to make a suggestion, please send an email to info@sustainablelafayette.net