Marin County Sustainability Team

06/09/2026

Make this the summer you take charge. Resilient Neighborhoods offers a proven, five-session Climate Action Workshop designed specifically for Marin County residents or workers ready to move from "climate-concerned" to "climate-committed."

What you’ll gain:
--A Personalized Action Plan: A practical roadmap to significantly reduce your household’s impact.
--Safety & Security: Tools to prepare your home for a changing climate.
--Collective Power: The motivation that only comes from working with a team.

The Commitment: 5 sessions over 8 weeks. The Result: A lighter footprint, a safer home, and a stronger community.

Sign up today. Choose the workshop that works with your schedule, starting on either this Thursday, June 11, at 6:30 pm or Wednesday, June 17, at 4:30 pm. Save your spot - sign up today at http://tinyurl.com/RNProgram 🌱💚

06/09/2026

Get up to $10,500 to remove a wood- or pellet-burning stove, fireplace, or insert and replace it with a clean, energy-efficient electric heat pump through the Bay Area Air District Clean HEET program!

Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your home, improve air quality, and get reliable comfort all-year round -- the deadline to apply is July 14th, 2026!

Get up to $10,500 to switch from a wood-burning device to clean, efficient heating and cooling through the Clean HEET program! baaqmd.gov/en/Funding-and-Incentives/Residents/Clean-HEET-Program

🏠 Heat pumps are an energy-efficient, all-in-one system that heats and cools your home by transferring heat rather than creating it.

Powered by electricity, they use less energy, provide year-round comfort, and improve air quality.

05/29/2026

Marin Green Business Spotlight: Equator Coffees Recertified ☕

We are excited to share that the Equator Coffees roastery in San Rafael has recertified as a Marin Green Business! As a recognized leader in environmental responsibility and values-driven business, their roastery continues to be a valuable business in our sustainability certification program.

As a B-Corp certified business, the team at Equator approaches every aspect of their operations as an opportunity for sustainability. A few notable examples: they invested in energy-efficient Loring Smart Roasters, which reduce natural gas usage by 80% compared to traditional drum roasters, and they recently began printing on their recycled packaging with an innovative algae-based ink that further reduces their emissions. Equator Coffees also partners with other Certified Green businesses and organizations, contributing to a strong local network of values-aligned businesses.

We are grateful to have inspiring businesses in the Marin Green Business Program. This recertification can give you extra confidence in supporting a sustainable company next time you're picking up coffee beans or looking for your caffeine fix!
California Green Business Network B Corp U.S. & Canada

05/21/2026

Marin Green Business Spotlight: 🛋️

Make It Home recently recertified as a Marin Green Business, continuing its commitment to sustainability, reuse, and community support. This nonprofit provides gently used furniture and household goods to newly-housed foster kids, formerly homeless families and individuals who would otherwise move into an empty apartment — while keeping usable furnishings out of the landfill. Just last year they diverted more than 22,000 items, or nearly 1.5 million pounds, from the landfill! They also minimize the impact of their warehouse operations through energy and water conservation, sustainable purchasing practices, and by partnering with other green businesses. We are so grateful to have Make It Home in Marin and as part of the Green Business Network!

This video highlights their Re*New Upholstery Program and how it relates to the Certified Green practices. Reach out to to learn more and find their Green Business listing at Search.GreenBusinessCA.org!

05/19/2026

Congratulations to all the Certified Green Businesses who were nominated for San Rafael Chamber of Commerce 's 2026 State of the City Awards!
Bellam Self Storage
Body Kinetics San Rafael
Classic Culinaire Catering Service
Organic Cleaning Supreme
CPi Developers
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Thank you for bringing the people and voices of Marin businesses together for this special evening! Our Green Business Coordinator had the pleasure of attending, and what a beautiful celebration of community it was. 🌞

05/19/2026

We had a great time at the .club.ignacio Epic Day of Service for Older Adults last weekend!

05/08/2026

We're wrapping up with another committed Marin Green Business: Mother Nature's Cleaning

From carpets and rugs to upholstery and mattresses, this family-owned local business has been certified green for 10 years, providing professional cleaning services with a strong commitment to both environment and community health. In their own words, "At Mother Nature’s Cleaning, sustainability means caring for our community, our team, and every home as if it were our own. We’re proud to use the same natural, non-toxic products and responsible practices we trust with our own families, while investing in a company culture rooted in health, respect, and a more sustainable Marin." On top of that, cleaning and keeping what you have rather than buying new is powerful climate action!

Small Business Week may be coming to a close, but the impact of Marin’s small businesses continues year-round. These businesses are shaping a more resilient, sustainable community, and they rely on local support to keep that momentum going. We invite you to celebrate Small Businesses this weekend and beyond! Check out Mother Nature's Cleaning and other local certified green businesses at Search.GreenBusinessCA.org.

05/06/2026

For day 3 of our series, we're celebrating a Marin Green Business that is helping power a cleaner, more resilient future: SolarCraft!

This local employee-opened company has been serving homes and businesses across the North Bay for over 40 years with solar, battery storage, EV charging, and heat pump HVAC installation. Behind the scenes, SolarCraft employees work to minimize the impact of their operations and office in Novato through verified green business practices.

As they put it: “We’re proud to make clean energy accessible while building a more resilient future for our local community. From solar energy to battery backup, we’re helping North Bay homes stay powered and sustainable.” ☀️

We appreciate the work our Certified Green Businesses do to reduce GHG emissions, both inside the office and for the community at large! You can find SolarCraft and other businesses making an impact at Search.GreenBusinessCA.org.

05/05/2026

Day 2 of our series, and we are spotlighting Bellam Self Storage & Boxes in San Rafael! Certified and 100% solar-powered since 2006, is committed to sustainability and has gone far beyond standard practices. As owner Andree puts it: “Being a Green Business is a lifestyle choice, which means it is not only the Business that is Green, your lifestyle is Green.”

You can see that commitment in action beyond self- storage, with Andree’s weekly litter pick-ups along Simms Street, involvement with the San Rafael and , and in other community efforts that contribute to a more vibrant and connected Marin.

Celebrate by supporting businesses that give back every day. Shop green. Shop local. Explore the directory and shout out your favorite green business below! ✨

02/05/2026

Last week, we partnered with , Sonoma and Napa Counties, and various industry partners on a North Bay Contractor Training and Forum.

We hosted 80 participants at the Petaluma Veterans Hall where local contractors received heat pump water heater trainings from A.O. Smith and SanCo2.

BayREN will continue these contractor training all over the Bay Area this year. Visit BayREN’s website in our bio or go to www.bayren.org/hpwh-trainings for upcoming events.