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Any City or County in California that meets the qualifying criteria for membership in Green Cities California (GCC) is encouraged to apply for membership. All GCC members have demonstrated leadership in achieving effective solutions to the environmental challenges faced by urban communities. The bar for GCC membership is high, by design. Pre-requisites include the adoption of:

  1. A local sustainability plan
  2. The United Nations Urban Environmental Accords
  3. The Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement In addition, members are asked to work with their City Councils or Boards of Supervisors in adopting the GCC Sustainability Accord.

Membership dues in GCC are determined by the jurisdiction and range from $3000 - $11,000 annually.

If you think your jurisdiction can or soon will meet these criteria and you would like to apply for membership, please call or email GCC Coordinator Carol Misseldine at 415/388-5273, cmisseldine@comcast.net.

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GCC policies have resulted in...

Conversion of over 665 million sheets of paper to 100% recycled content EACH YEAR which saves:

  • 10 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions
  • Almost 80,000 trees
  • More that 23 million gallons of water
  • More than 6600 barrels of oil

1,633,302 plastic water bottles from being landfilled which saves:

  • GCC member cities over $1.6 million