Collaborative Community
The Green Long Beach Collaborative Community is comprised of individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations, businesses, and city agencies. Our vision is to strategically work together to see a green Long Beach.
What does a green Long Beach look like?
Imagine a community that . . . .
- has accountability for ALL waste.
- has compost, recycling, AND trash bins for all residents and businesses.
- has bike lanes city-wide.
- has an organic garden in every school.
- has community gardens throughout the city, particularly for underserved areas.
- has composting on a mass scale.
- bans styrofoam and uses compostable utensils.
- has safe and clean water.
- has clean trucks and vehicles.
- uses biofuel, solar energy and other alternative and renewable energy sources.
- holds schools accountable for teaching sustainable practices.
- has restaurants that recycle their waste products.
- has restaurants that donates Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO) for fuel conversion.
- has landscaping dedicated for native and edible gardens.
- educates other neighbors about green living.
- has swimmable beaches.
- reaches out to all members of our diverse community.
- promotes container gardening.
- has multigenerational education of sustainable practices.
- promotes personal awareness.
- has a wealth of native and fruit-bearing trees.
- promotes and supports fellow green businesses and services.
- has access to common green directories.
- uses eco-friendly co-ops.
- promotes health and wellness.
Would you like to be part of helping us see a green Long Beach? Become a Partner and join a collaborative team.
Green Long Beach is a Collaborative Community of Catalyst Community.
