
Actions for your city, town, or county

Start a solar co-op with interesting community members. It will reduce costs and become a growing movement. Of course, remember to start with energy efficiency before going solar

Organize with friends to initiate a shared use path for bicyclists and walkers to enjoy, encourage health and reduce driving. Find a route that connects neighborhoods with your downtown, parks, schools. Make it connect with low-income neighborhoods

Start a city wide bicycle pick up for residential compost or recycling and bring it to a community composting hub

Organize citizens to form a city committee that develops and implements a Sustainability Action Plan for your community. It can include issues of environment, health, social justice, and increased quality of life for all residents

Work with school administrators and teachers to create school gardens and composting

Organize with local businesses to form a Sustainable Business Coalition

Organize to create a zero waste city ordinance and plan of action

Organize to become a 100% renewable energy city by 2040 like many cities are starting across the USA

Have your city, town or county join ICLEI's Local Governments for Sustainability and ClearPaths to learn how to create a climate action plan