| Action | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Planting Trees | MV - Street Trees |
Find Mountain View street tree types by name, species, or photos and descriptions. |
| Creating a Community Vegetable Garden | MV - Community Garden |
Grow your own organic food for you and your family! As a Mountain View resident, you have the opportinuty to lease a plot at one of our two Community Garden's, Willow Gate and Latham. There is currently a long waitlist but sign up today to secure a plot in the future. |
| Removing Hazardous Waste | MV - Household Hazardous Waste |
Hazardous waste, e-waste, and universal wastes (paint, batteries, and fluorescent lamps) cannot be disposed in the trash because they are harmful to the environment. Find a location to properly dispose of hazardous waste or make an appointment for a free HHW drop-off event through Santa Clara County. |
| Turning Appliances All the Way Off | MV - Kill-a-Watt Meter |
Check out a Kill-a-Watt meter from the Mountain View Public Library to see how much energy your appliances use when they're plugged in, even if they're asleep or off. |
| Turning Appliances All the Way Off | MV -Rebates for SmartMeters |
Save energy and money with PG&E SmartMeters. |
| Washing and Drying Clothes Efficiently | 16 Ways to Save Money in the Laundry Room |
Tips on reducing energy and water usage for washing and drying clothes. |
| Washing and Drying Clothes Efficiently | MV - Energy Efficiency |
Check out the Energy Efficiency section of this page to find rebates on heating and electricity. |
| Washing Dishes Using Less Water and Energy | Dishwasher vs. Hand Washing |
A short video on water usage in dish washers versus hand washing. |
| Washing Dishes Using Less Water and Energy | MV - Water Saving Tips for Residents |
Steps for indoor and outdoor water conservation. |
| Staying Clean with Less Hot Water | MV - Water Saving Tips for Residents |
Steps for indoor and outdoor water conservation. |
Our neighborhood. Our planet.
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“Cities are the platform for change in our world today. The Cool Block links the challenges facing our planet to the intimate, personal, social scale of the city block. This program starts and ends with the premise and promise—that the individual, household, and neighbors are the way forward in the face of seemingly insoluble global problems.”
