10,895,209 lbs. of annual CO2 emissions have already been reduced.
​That's like taking 1,492 Marin homes off of the grid permanently!​

Learn about the Marin Rotary Challenge!

CONGRATS TO RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS GRADUATES
"Marin Carbon Catchers"

We congratulate the members of the Marin Carbon Catchers, our 108th climate action team, for collectively reducing 293,377 pounds of CO2 emissions during the program, the most pounds reduced by a team since before the pandemic! This team was made up of 20 households, and 42 people from Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Kentfield, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Rafael, and Sausalito. There were 7 Rotarian households on the team from Ignacio and San Rafael Harbor Rotaries, contributing a reduction of 122,608 CO2 pounds to their team's total and to the Marin Rotary Challenge. We were also pleased to have the participation of Belvedere Council Member Nancy Kemnitzer and Firesafe board member Steve Quarles (both reduced over 20,000 CO2 pounds!)
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Eighty percent of the members changed their purchasing habits to eliminate waste, 77% reduced meat in their diets, 4 households started composting, 2 households went solar during the program, 12 are converting to electric appliances, and nearly half are converting from gas to electric vehicles!

Nancy Emerson and Steve Quarles appreciated that the program gave them "a focus for identifying the specific ways (small and large) to m

It's free, it's fun, and it's easy. 

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Did you know our affluent Bay Area lifestyles would require FIVE EARTHS to sustain if everybody lived like we do? 65% of local carbon pollution comes from our household decisions. It's our driving, our home energy and water use, and the waste stream from our purchasing choices.  Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Teams undertake carbon-reducing actions that make a difference.

It's not all about carbon, either.                          
​The program shows how to build resilience by:
Decreasing dependence on fossil fuels
Conserving resources
Fortifying the local economy
Supporting local agriculture
Planning ahead for emergencies

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How It Works
In this free 5-session workshop you will reduce your carbon footprint and get prepared for emergencies. Taking simple actions like trimming energy and waste, conserving water, and making smarter transportation choices can save money too. You’ll see the positive results of your actions and help build a stronger and safer community. Over 1,800 people have reduced nearly 11 million pounds of CO2 pollution through Resilient Neighborhoods.  All you need to participate is a computer, access to your utility bills, and a desire to join with other community members to create a better future. New Climate Action Teams are forming now. Check out the schedule here.

Responding to the COVID crisis
The COVID-19 crisis brought our in-person teams to a halt in the Spring 2020. We quickly adapted and developed an online version of the program. Check out our recent zoom graduating teams in our slider above!
In the News
Tamra Peters wins the Jefferson Award for Multiplying Good for Resilient Neighborhoods. Watch the KPIX news segment here.
Click here to watch the State of Marin County video featuring Resilient Neighborhoods. 
Marin Magazine:  RN is featured in "Five Marin Organizations Battling Climate Change". 
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Pictured above, Tamra Peters holds the MCE award with Supervisor Kate Sears.
RN receives MCE's  Charles F. McGlashan Advocacy Award in recognition of RN’s passion, dedication and commitment to advocating for 100% renewable electricity.  Click here for the full story and to watch Tamra's acceptance speech.
Visit our News and Media page to learn more about Resilient Neighborhoods