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SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES
Solving for tomorrow.

Supporting Sustainable Businesses

San Mateo County is home to many local businesses committed to reducing their environmental impact. Discover ways businesses are implementing sustainable practices.

How to Shop Sustainable

Support businesses with sustainable practices.

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San Mateo County Green Businesses

The San Mateo County Green Business program supports local businesses in lowering their carbon footprint, making it easier for you to shop sustainably and support your community. Use the map below to discover a local green business near you and make a positive difference with your purchase.

Find a green business near you
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Borrow a Reusable Cup

Did you know you can borrow and return a reusable cup from participating cafes in the area? Learn more about Okapi Reusables and how businesses are eliminating single-use plastics.

Learn About Disposable Food Service Ware
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Find a Farmers’ Market

San Mateo County is home to many farms growing a variety of produce. Support local farmers and explore a farmers’ market near you.

Find a certified farmers’ market

The Latest News & Events

Compost Workshop
Jun
27
Compost Workshop

Learn how easy and fun it is to recycle your fruit and vegetable scraps, leaves, and plant cuttings into compost in these free workshops! These workshops teach composting options suitable for those with or without a backyard. Apartment dwellers welcome! Compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil, helps retain moisture, which saves water, prevents erosion, loosens clay and compacted soils for better drainage, and suppresses weeds. It is rewarding to know you are turning what some consider waste into precious organic material for your garden.

Discounts and rebates for backyard compost and worm compost bins will be distributed to San Mateo County residents!

COMPOST WORKSHOP

Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Foster City Community Garden
Register here.

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2026 Earth Month Events

Happy Earth Month! As we step further into spring, the month of April reminds us to celebrate our planet and continue…
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Group photo of YCA cohort 7

Youth Climate Ambassadors Graduation & Community…

After two semesters of hard work, our 7th Youth Climate Ambassadors cohort officially graduated! At…
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Family of three walking along the shoreline at Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto.

How King Tides Help Us Prepare for the Future

In January, we had an amazing Coffee and King Tides event at Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto! We…
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