Daly City's Green Vision - City of Daly City

Pollution and Toxin Reduction
Purchasing of City Supplies
Operations
Carbon Emission Reduction
Purchasing of City Vehicles
In addition, the City shall develop a multi-phase marketing campaign and an educational
outreach program that emphasizes specific environmentally responsible practices such as
increasing recycling efforts and reducing litter. The City will also coordinate with outside
agencies such as the County of San Mateo and the local school districts in their efforts of
promoting environmentally responsible practices and programs.
Green Guidelines: A City of Daly City Employees’ Reference to Environmentally
Responsible Practices
Introduction
The City of Daly City recognizes that the work of the City may have a direct or indirect effect on
local, regional, and global environment. The City is committed to reducing any harmful effects
on the environment and promoting the understanding of sustainability in its broadest context to
its employees and the residents it serves.
These Green Guidelines have been developed to guide staff towards making decisions in various
aspects of its activities that range from purchasing to operations, from community outreach to
ordinance development.
Diversion (Recycle, Reduce, Reuse)
Diversion refers to the process of diverting waste from the landfill and can occur through the
recycling of materials, reducing the amount of materials used for a given function, or reusing
materials. To this end, the City will continue implementing and improving upon the following
practices:
Purchasing of City Supplies
The City purchases recycled paper and Energy Star certified products
The City continues to make smart printer purchases such as duplex printers.
The City purchases 20% biofuel/low sulfur diesel in bulk to avoid multiple plastic containers for
recycling.