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.

Resources: Find a B Corp, Why Fair Trade, Green Business: Standards and Certifications

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.

Resources: Alameda Business District Directory, Shopping Downtown Alameda, West Alameda Business Association

Choose a better bank & credit card

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

Resources: Calculate your bank account's carbon emission, Get a Better Bank or Credit Card, Find a Socially & Environmentally Responsible Credit Card

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!

Resources: Banking & Finance, Are you invested in deforestation and climate change, Learn how to run a Fossil Free Campaign

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

Resources: Replenish Marketplace - Alameda Refill Shop, OKAPI Reusables, City of Alameda Zero Waste, Join millions of people reducing plastic waste

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!

Resources: Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda, 100k Trees, Rhythmix Rising Seas, Reap Climate Center, Alameda Backyard Growers, Bike Walk Alameda

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.

Resources: The 6 Best Carbon Offset Programs of 2023, Offset Your Life, Offsets

Verify claims or requests for info

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Protect your personal info

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