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From Your Back Yard to the Bay Preparing & Adapting to Climate Change

Published on November 26, 2025

Protecting and enhancing the natural environment around us helps our community better prepare for and mitigate climate impacts. Learn ways the City is protecting our natural environment and what the community can do to help.

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Take Action and Connect at the Palo Alto Earth Day Festival

Published on February 27, 2025

Celebrate local sustainability and climate action at an afternoon of fun and engaging sustainability activities for all ages. Learn about how to make an impact and ways your neighbors are taking climate action.

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Climate Action Blog: Zero Waste Living for Love

Published on February 14, 2025

Celebrate with love and connection for the planet! Read a new update for tips and resources compiled for Palo Alto residents to advance a greener community for all.

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Waste Collection Schedule During the Holidays

Published on December 23, 2024

Your recycle, compost, and garbage collection day may change during the holidays. If your regular collection day falls on or after the holiday, your collection day will be moved to the next day.

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Palo Alto is Now Keeping More Recyclables in the United States

Published on December 14, 2022

A successful pilot program recently extended through 2026 will keep more plastic and mixed paper recyclables in the United States, furthering the City’s sustainability and climate action priorities.

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