Vote With Your Dollar

Look for certifications

Why? With rampant greenwashing and other shady practices, it’s best to rely on objective assessments so you know whether a company’s commitment is real, meaningful, and lasting.

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Support local businesses

Why? Not only do local businesses have a smaller carbon footprint, but they add vibrancy and diversity to our town, help support our foodie culture, and have a local economic multiplier effect.

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Choose a better bank & credit card

Why? You can help cut off the flow of cash to curtail the fossil fuel sector.

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Switch to sustainable investments

Why? You can join the club of institutions around the world that have committed to divest more than $40 trillion from fossil fuels? Join the club!

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Avoid buying plastic, AKA fossil fuel

Why? The U.S. plastic industry’s contribution to climate change is on track to exceed that of coal-fired power in this country by 2030

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Donate or volunteer for local projects

Why? We are fortunate to have many organizations in the City of Alameda working in the climate action arena. Volunteer or make a donation, and you’ll be sure to earn extra credit!

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Buy high-quality carbon offsets

Why? A high-quality offset addresses emissions that are hard to lessen and creates confidence that it is truly achieving the climate goals it professes to address.

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Verify claims or requests for info

Why?

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Protect your personal info

Why? 

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