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Section 2. Climate Vulnerability and GHG Emissions | 23Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 Act locally • Join and support local non-profits such as the GoGreen Initiative and/or Tri-Valley Citizens Climate Education to support local climate and sustainability action. • Calculate your household carbon footprint and build an action plan for reducing your household’s carbon pollution (e.g., how you get to work, what you buy and throw away, what you eat). The calculator will also offer funding and cost-saving resources! • Increase your civic engagement to ensure your concerns, priorities, and values are heard and reflected, such as participating in the Pleasanton Committee on Energy and the Environment. • Stay informed about recent climate science. For example, read parts of the most recent IPCC report. Travel more sustainably • Reduce your travel by minimizing flights and cutting down on driving. • Enjoy alternative transportation modes, including walking, biking, and public transit—replacing just one car trip per week can really add up! • If you purchase a car, go electric! Embrace zero waste • Reduce your meat and dairy consumption—replacing just one portion of meat per week can really add up!—and eat more low-carbon foods. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, grains, and unprocessed foods have a lower carbon footprint. • Shop locally and avoid unnecessary food waste by planning meals, right-sizing your grocery and restaurant purchases, and bring reusable containers when you shop or eat out. • Avoid single-use plastic food wraps, utensils, or bags and instead use reusable storage containers, jars, beeswax, and shower caps. • When purchasing clothing, electronics or household goods, look for items that are high quality, repairable, and long lasting. • If you live in a condo or apartment building without access to organics collection (food and yard waste), talk to your property manager. Be Water-Wise, Energy-Smart, and Nature-Friendly • Switch off and unplug appliances when not in use (computers, phone chargers, TVs, etc.). • Install water- and energy-efficient appliances, such as Energy Star toilets, showerheads, and washing machines. • Plant native trees and vegetation in your backyard or garden. • Practice xeriscaping, a process that reduces or eliminates the need for additional water in landscaping and gardening. • Organize a community group to help restore a local stream or park. • Avoid pesticides, herbicides, and insecticide use and instead practice Integrated Pest Management. What you can do today