Sustainability

There you are… just who we’re looking for! If you got here, we know you’re interested in sustainability, green ideas… all of that saving-the-planet stuff. But sustainability isn’t just about protecting our natural environment. It includes creating a better community, boosting economic growth, and promoting a vibrant social network.
 

There is so much out there about being “green” that you may feel like you are being trounced on by your own carbon footprint. But don’t worry; even the smallest act can make a big difference! You’ve taken the first step by visiting this site where you’ll find lots of simple choices for your next step - finding ways to make a positive impact! With your help, ideas, and participation, it will all contribute to building a sustainable community.

• Recycle your sensitive documents at the City of Mesa Shred-A-Thon on February 20
   

• Landscape Water Reminder for February
   

• Living Green Workshop for February: Landscape Plants for Shade, Color & Wildlife
   

• On Friday, January 8 CBS News featured "America's Dwindling Water Supply" and linked to Arizona's Water-Use It Wisely site for tips.  See the whole story.
   

• A new “green” steel mill, CMC Steel Arizona, will recycle scrap metal and water
   

• $ustainability $avings tip for February
   

• Mesa's Light Rail Expansion Environmental Assessment - Fact Sheet (En Español)
   

  • EPA Grant Application and Appendices
     

• MCC Building Gets LEED Gold - Learn How Mesa Green Buildings get LEED Certified
   

• Mesa Mayor, Scott Smith is 1,000th signer for climate change agreement
  
   

• Solar and Energy efficiency tax credits available to Mesa residents
  
   
• Mesa’s American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus funds)
   

Hot Topics & $ustainability $avings Tips Archives

• Living Green Workshop Series for Home & Garden
   
• Household Hazardous Waste Events
   
• Living Green Books Available at the City of Mesa Library