Welcome to the Sustainability Hub
The Sustainability Hub is a one-stop resource to find and share local solutions and resources to make your life, business and community more sustainable. Share, Learn and Take Action.- Find solutions to help you take action.
- Find local resources who provide the goods and services to become more sustainable
- Share your experiences using the solution guide or offer new solutions in the blog.
- Share your stories with others through our on-line community
- Learn about specific topics of interest through our Indicator Report and Discussion Forums.
The Sustainable San Mateo County Team
Bottom Line: Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL's) need to be disposed of properly
Swapping incandescent lightbulbs for compact fluorescent lightbulbs is one of the easiest things you can do to help the environment. CFLs last about 10 times longer and quickly pay for themselves. If every household replaced one incandescent bulb with a CFL, we would prevent pollution equal to the removal of 800,000 cars from the road, according to the federal government.
Bottom Line: A home energy efficiency audit will identify ways that you can save money on your energy bill and improve the comfort and health of your home.
Ever wondered how your building envelope affected your home’s energy efficiency? Probably not. Ever had a thermostat war in your family?
San Mateo County residents have increasingly applied for government assistance to pay their bills and buy groceries. SMC Works was created in response to this and seeks to provide for the residents of San Mateo County during the recession when people are increasingly unable to provide for themselves.
