RCP1bDevelop and implement a responsible consumption education program.

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CAAP Action Description

Develop and implement a responsible consumption education program and webpage that promotes the benefits of less carbon-intensive practices including retain and repair instead of replacing; off-peak use and turning off appliances and lights not in use; organizing vehicle trips to get the most out of each trip and reduce miles traveled; line drying clothes rather than using a dryer; eating more locally grown fruits, vegetables, and meat, and fewer processed foods. In addition to summarizing green living practices and their benefits, the webpage will include links to sources of more detailed green and sustainable living information.

Staff will also collaborate with the Yolo County Youth Commission to develop educational materials on issues of particular interest to youth such as fast fashion waste or environmentally
friendly beauty and health products and provide businesses and contractors with information on energy-efficient alternatives and less-carbon intensive practices and products and their benefits to clients and customers.

Tasks

What's left to do?

2027
Integrate this education program into other CAAP related workshops in order to provide in person educational opportunities.

What are we doing?

2026
Develop a responsible consumption education program that explains the benefits of less carbon-intensive practices.
2026
Develop educational materials on responsible consumption practices and make them publicly available on the CAAP website and/or CAAP Dashboard.

Related actions

Take Action!

Compost bin showing vegetables to be composted

1 committed

Compost your organic waste at home.

California sends 11.2 billion pounds of food waste to landfills yearly. Lead by example by separating your food waste at home. Keep your indoor bin tidy by lining it with newspaper.

1 committed

Sort your recyclables from household waste.

Protect Yolo County's soil health by separating glass, plastic, non-ferrous metals, organics, and recyclable cardboard and paper from the family waste stream for recycling.

Laundry hanging on a clothes line in the sun

1 committed

Sun dry laundry at least once a week when weather permits.

A family of four can spend $20–$40 monthly on dryer electricity in Yolo County. Save money and energy by hang-drying your clothes at least once a week.

1 committed

Turn off lights and power strips when not in use.

All members of household commit to turning off light switches when they leave rooms and turning off power strips to computers, printers, and TVs when they are not in use.

Electric vehicle with its charger port behind it

0 committed

Use electric vehicles for commuting.

Make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) for your daily commute!

Status of Implementation
Visit the "Take Action!" Tab at the top of this webpage to join us in building a more sustainable Yolo County. With more than 20 pledges available, community members can explore actions such as electrification, eating local, reducing waste, and other low-carbon lifestyle choices, along with supporting resources and guidance for implementation.

RCP1bDevelop and implement a responsible consumption education program.

Progress

CAAP Action Description

Tasks

What's left to do?

Integrate this education program into other CAAP related workshops in order to provide in person educational opportunities.

What are we doing?

Develop a responsible consumption education program that explains the benefits of less carbon-intensive practices.

Develop educational materials on responsible consumption practices and make them publicly available on the CAAP website and/or CAAP Dashboard.

Related actions

Take Action!

Compost your organic waste at home.

Sort your recyclables from household waste.

Sun dry laundry at least once a week when weather permits.

Turn off lights and power strips when not in use.

Use electric vehicles for commuting.

Status of Implementation

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CAAP Action Description

Tasks

What's left to do?

Integrate this education program into other CAAP related workshops in order to provide in person educational opportunities.

What are we doing?

Develop a responsible consumption education program that explains the benefits of less carbon-intensive practices.

Develop educational materials on responsible consumption practices and make them publicly available on the CAAP website and/or CAAP Dashboard.

Related actions

Take Action!

Compost your organic waste at home.

Sort your recyclables from household waste.

Sun dry laundry at least once a week when weather permits.

Turn off lights and power strips when not in use.

Use electric vehicles for commuting.

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