City of Long Beach Resources

City of Long Beach Office of

Sustainability

http://www.longbeach.gov/sustainability/

The City of Long Beach Office of Sustainability works to create a more sustainable community by engaging with individuals, neighborhoods and government to equitably reduce our impact on the environment and protect our local natural resources.  

Sustainable City Commission

http://www.longbeach.gov/sustainability/ about-us/sustainable-city-commision/

The Sustainable City Commission advises the City Council on environmental issues such as buildings and neighborhoods, urban nature, transportation, water, energy, waste reduction and eco products and services, and is responsible for creating a Sustainable City action plan.  

Long Beach Recycles

http://www.longbeach.gov/lbrecycles/

Helpful information on what can be recycled in Long Beach:

http://www.longbeach.gov/lbrecycles/recycling/recycling-guidelin es/ 

The Long Beach Recycles EcoGuide contains environmental program information, waste reduction and recycling tips, service reminders, upcoming virtual events, and much more about what's happening in the City of Long Beach. Sign up here:

http://www.longbeach.gov/lbrecycles/news/ecoguide/ 

Long Beach Expanded

Polystyrene  Ordinance

http://www.longbeach.gov/lbrecycles/wa ste-reduction/foam-free-lb/eps-ordinanc e-faq/ 

Explains new city ordinance and has a place to report business not following the guidelines.

Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone

(UAIZ) Program

http://www.longbeach.gov/sustainability/ programs/uaiz-program/ 

Provides tax incentives to vacant lot owners who enter a contract with the City to use their lot for agricultural purposes for a period of 5 years.  

Long Beach Water Department

https://www.lbwater.org/

The Lawn-to-Garden (L2G) program offers a financial incentive to help you successfully convert your thirsty and non-functional turf to a beautiful, water-wise landscape. To learn more:

https://lblawntogarden.com/

Southern California Edison 

https://www.sce.com/ru/about-us/enviro nment/energy-conservation 

SCE administers one of the nation’s largest portfolios of energy efficiency programs and services that help our customers to save energy and money. 

Presenters

BYO Long Beach

https://www.byolongbeach.com/

BYO Long Beach started with a goal to inspire locals to reduce their trash consumption and focus on reusable alternatives. 

Burke Mercantile

https://burkemercantile.com/

Burke Mercantile is a modern lifestyle shop with a design focused and eco-conscious sensibility. 

Primal Alchemy

https://primalalchemy.com/

Primal Alchemy collaborates with local producers to provide a diverse array of food that is extremely fresh, simply seasoned, and prepared in the most straightforward manner.

Other Resources

Earth911 

https://earth911.com/recycling-guide/ho w-to-recycle-clothing-accessories/ 

Recycling guide for clothing. 

EcoEnclose

https://www.ecoenclose.com/ 

EcoEnclose believes in a future where humans and the earth are thriving together, where humans are a net positive, “regenerative” force for our planet and humanity.

Long Beach Community Table

https://www.longbeachcommunitytable.

com/ 

With compassion and dignity, we empower the health, well-being, and self-sufficiency of food/housing-insecure people in the greater Long Beach area—collectively sharing fresh produce, nutritious food, basic necessities, educational programs, and other community resources.

Long Beach Farms

https://www.longbeachfarms.com/ 

Our signature farm box is loaded with the finest and freshest produce that we are harvesting that week.

Long Beach Fresh

http://lbfresh.org/ 

To connect Eaters, Feeders and Seeders with resources, partners and models that can empower them to resolve their needs and use their offerings.

Long Beach Grocery Coop

https://www.longbeachgrocery.coop/ 

We are committed to providing the community with affordable, high quality, wholesome foods, and products for healthy living. The co-op is committed to supporting local agriculture and artisans and fair trade, educating our community on benefits of healthy eating, and using sustainable practices.

Petals Wild

https://www.petalswild.com/ 

To upcycle unwanted cashmere.

Plastic Film Recycling

https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/ 

PlasticFilmRecycling.org is supported by the Flexible Fil​ m

Recycling Group (FFRG) of the American Chemistry Council.​       

Surfrider Foundation Long Beach

Chapter

https://longbeach.surfrider.org/program s/solo-beach-cleanups/ 

. While supporting the mission and principles of the Surfrider Foundation, the Long Beach Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to reconfiguring the Long Beach Breakwater to bring waves and clean water back to Long Beach.