Supporting the Community

The mission of CSMC is to help our communities equitably implement sustainable and regenerative practices to slow and adapt to climate change.
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Resource Conservation Practices

Protect water sources, electrify everything, renewable energy and zero carbon transportation alternatives of public transportation, walking, biking, electric vehicles, and energy use in homes and cooking.

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Waste Reduction

Reduce single-use plastics and promote reuse/recycling and alternative packaging solutions, community clean ups. Encourage widespread adoption of composting programs for organic waste to reduce methane emissions from landfills and improve soil health.

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Food and Soil Health

Transition to organic, humane farming methods that minimize the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, no-till farming, cover cropping, and crop
rotation to enhance soil health, sequester carbon and preserve ecosystem biodiversity. Foster regional and community resilience by fostering plant-based diets, and consumption of locally grown, seasonal crops. Recognize and preserve cultural heritage by nurturing food sovereignty.

Greening of our Towns

Re-wilding, native plants and trees, promoting biodiversity. Preserving, protecting and restoring the soil, land, water, and air for the benefit of nature and people. Promoting biodiversity for resilience against invasive species, man-made pollution, and climate stressors.

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Resilient Monterey County

Communities for Sustainable Monterey County is teaming up with Resilient Central Coast to help Monterey County households, groups, and individuals track and reduce their carbon footprint and build climate resilience.  Click to learn more! Communities for Sustainable Read more

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CSMC 455 Belden Street Monterey, CA 93940 USA

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