City of Oakland California

Consistently ranked among the ten greenest cities in the United States, Oakland models environmental improvement through four interconnected strategies:

• Growing the green economy by attracting the emerging field of green businesses and jobs
• Creating green opportunities by training residents to secure and succeed in green jobs
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by increasing energy efficiency; shifting to clean, renewable energy sources; and achieving our zero-waste goals
• Ensuring a green, safe, healthy environment for all residents and visitors

Keeping Oakland Green Takes All of Us!

Follow the links on this page to find out more about Oakland’s specific efforts and learn what you can do to help.

Find a Local Park  Descriptions and directions to local parks and recreation opportunities.

Where to Recycle Directions to local re-use and recycling facilities.

Biking and Walking in Oakland Maps of Oakland bicycle and pedestrian routes. Enjoy the great outdoors in what Outside Magazine (July 2008) recently called one of “The 20 Best Towns in America”.

Take Transit! You can get there from here. Find bus, BART and ferry options to get you there on time.

Building Green How to save resources and money by greening your new or existing building.

Oakland Shines An exciting energy reduction program that helps downtown Oakland businesses manage energy costs with free, start-to-finish technical assistance and cash rebates to eliminate or help defray the cost of installing energy efficient equipment.

Green Jobs What the City is doing to bring green jobs to Oakland, and how to receive green job training.

Green Businesses Become certified as a green business, connect with your peers, and receive recognition.

Buying Green and Local Local green business listings for all your shopping needs.

Green Events Join us at these exciting local events.

Sustainable Oakland A look at how Oakland is becoming a more livable and sustainable city – and what you can do to help!

Clean and Green Oakland Report spills, graffiti and other pollution problems.

Volunteer Oakland! Opportunities to improve the environment right here in your community.

Measure DD Oakland Trust for Clean Water and Safe Parks

Community Garden The Community gardening program brings people of all ages and diverse backgrounds together.