Green Riverside

"When I appointed the Clean & Green Task Force, in 2005, I asked them the create a report on how to become a clean, green, more sustainable city. The result of excellent work by the Task Force was these simple guidelines: Save Water, Keep it Clean, Make it Solar, Make it Shady, Clean the Air, Save Fuel, Make it Smart, and Build Green."

Ronald O. Loveridge, Mayor

Californians recycled a record 7.6 billion beverage containers between January and June 2008 raising the six-month California Refund Value (CRV) recycling rate to 76 percent. The jump is an increase of nearly 600 million beverage containers over the same period in 2007 when the recycling rate was 72 percent.

– California Department of Conservation

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Going green is more important now than ever before. Use the tips below to find out how you can go green at home, school or work.

Use reusable shopping bags.

Ride a bike, walk, or use public transportation. More information at RTA's website.

Install energy efficiency measures throughout your home. See our rebate programs.

Drink filtered tap water and use a recyclable water bottle.

Compost your garbage; up to 60% of your waste is suitable for composting.

Buy recycled products like paper, carpet, and tile.

Install water efficient fixtures like faucets and toilets.

Install weather based irrigation controllers and native plants in your yard.

Eat and buy local! Try to purchase foods and products grown or produced within 100 miles of where you live. You can start at one of Riverside Farmer's Markets.

Look for non-toxic cleaning products - it's better for your family and the environment.

Choose water based latex paints over solvent based paints when painting your home. Never use lead based paints.

Reduce, recycle, reuse.

If you have a furnace, fireplace or gas heater, have them serviced regularly to prevent deadly fumes and install a carbon monoxide detector.

Ensure you have good ventilation and balanced humidity in your home to prevent the growth of mold and mildew, which can be harmful to your health.

Make sure to recycle all electronics and batteries. You can check the CURE website for the nearest household hazardous waste drop off location.

Green Power Report Radio

Electric Vehicles

CURE

Green Tips

Sustainability Workbook

2010 Water Quality Report

Find out about everything RPU is doing to ensure our water is safe.

February's Back of Bill Video

Watch February's Back of the Bill to learn about Riverside Public Utilities' Whole House Rebate Program.

And don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more information on RPU! (Available in 720p HD)

The Green Power Report

Tune in each Monday at 8:30pm on 590 AM. The talk of the Inland Empire. Listen to previous shows.

Tree Power

Get up to $25 when you plant shade trees in Riverside.

Get your nozzles.

Get your high efficiency sprinkler nozzles today and get a rebate.