​11,113,126 lbs. of annual CO2 emissions
have already been eliminated.
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​That's like taking 1,522 Marin homes
​off of the grid permanently!​
CLOTHING SWAP 
Reduce Clothing Waste & Raise Funds for Resilient Neighborhoods!

Saturday, October 15
1:00-4:00

Click here for your tickets!
(Donation Requested)

CONGRATS TO RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS GRADUATES
"Carbon Cancel Culture"

We congratulate the graduates of our 109th climate action team, Carbon Cancel Culture (spelled out in the team picture above!). This winter team was made up of 35 people in 14 households from Greenbrae, Mill Valley, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, and Woodacre, collectively reducing 193,895 pounds of CO2 emissions! 

We had members of the Ignacio Rotary, Marin Evening Rotary, Mill Valley Rotary, and the San Rafael Harbor Rotary on the team, contributing a reduction of 109,000 carbon pounds to the Marin Rotary Challenge.

Three participants decided to replace their gas cars with EVs, one household went solar, ten households increased meatless meals, and twelve received home energy assessments. The team took 41 actions to divert waste from landfills, 73 actions to conserve water, 60 actions to prepare for emergencies, and planted 17 trees!

After graduation, Charley Vogt and his wife were inspired to take public transportation to the Marin County Fair (Marin Transit was offering free rides) and they had a great experience with on-time buses and avoided the hassle of parking!

Team member Julie Chabot said "Fantastic program with specific and actionable information!" and Debroah Eriwn added " Sign-up, you'll have a great time and learn so much more than recycling!" Congrats to a fun and energetic team!

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. Nearly 1,900 people have reduced over 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