San Diego Makes Progress Toward Zero Waste Goals With Record-High Diversion Rate

November 8, 2023 | City News Team

Marking a significant milestone in efforts to encourage recycling and limit waste, the City of San Diego has achieved a 71% diversion rate for the amount of waste diverted from the landfill, the highest it has ever been. According to data provided by …

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Fleet Operations Division Earns 2023 Green Fleet Award

September 28, 2023

Following another year of reduced emissions and a smaller carbon footprint from the use of eco-friendly vehicles, the City of San Diego’s Fleet Operations Division was recently honored as the fleet with the “Best…

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San Diego Awarded $10 Million Federal Grant to Improve Urban Forest

September 20, 2023

The City of San Diego has been awarded $10 million from the federal government for planting trees in communities throughout the City, part of an ongoing effort to grow and improve San Diego’s urban forest. 

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Mayor Gloria Announces New Chief Sustainability Officer

April 26, 2022

Continuing his efforts to confront the climate crisis, Mayor Todd Gloria has announced that climate action champion Shelby Rust Busό has been tapped as the City of San Diego’s new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) following a yearlong nationwide search for the position that will lead…

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U.S. Department of Energy Recognizes City of San Diego for Committing to Clean Energy and Low-Carbon Future

March 3, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized the City of San Diego for committing to real-world action toward a low-carbon future as an inaugural partner in the DOE’s Better Climate Challenge. Along with more…

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2020 Waste Reduction and Recycling Award Winners

November 20, 2020

Each year, the City’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) recognizes businesses and organizations located within the city of San Diego that have implemented or expanded innovative and successful waste reduction and recycling programs. Due to the global pandemic, the City was not able to hold…

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