One of the biggest contributors to an individual’s carbon footprint is transportation — specifically, gas-powered vehicles. Your mileage will vary, so to speak, but according to the EPA, a typical passenger car emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, producing
Put your lawnmower aside for the month of May and give bees a chance!
This year, with the support of Sustainable Saratoga, property owners and caretakers in the city of Saratoga Springs are invited to
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA, or the Climate Act) was signed into law in 2019 as one of the most ambitious climate laws to date, requiring reductions in statewide GHG emissions of 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050 (compared to 1990
We have opportunities for everyone to do something good for the Earth in April. While Earth Day is a single day dedicated to environmental action, we work every day to promote sustainable practices and environmental protection through education and advocacy efforts, which empower people to take consequential action to protect our planet for
In honor of Black History Month, we are recognizing influential Black environmental leaders focused on addressing equity and environmental justice issues in the United States. The environmental movement has historically ignored and excluded people of color even though communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionately affected by climate change, air pollution, water
As a small non-profit, Sustainable Saratoga relies on our board members to oversee the program committees. We have been fortunate over the years to have a passionate group of dedicated volunteers to fulfill this role. The terms of three amazing members came to an
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A small group of Sustainable Saratoga volunteers, led by Marlaina Murphy, have put together a sustainability guide for local restaurants. The goal of the project was to create a comprehensive but easy to follow guidebook filled with options for restaurants to consider adopting to make their