CONSERVATION INITIATIVES

Environmental Stewardship, Education & Outreach

• Engage our visitors, students, and community in conservation programming and action to inspire environmental stewardship.
• Provide training, resources, and enrichment to staff and volunteers about environmentally friendly practices to move towards a culture of sustainability.
• Create opportunities for our community to connect with and take action to restore and protect local habitats and wildlife.
• Support and partner with conservation projects and research benefitting local habitats and wildlife.
• Prioritize partnerships with environmentally conscious and responsible organizations and vendors, including for events hosted at CuriOdyssey.
• Continue to develop our policies and practices to align with best sustainable practices.

 
Resource Conservation

•  Use a minimum of 50% solar and wind derived electricity.
• Promote the use of energy efficient lighting and turn off lights when not in use.
• Encourage carbon-cutting commutes including carpooling and biking.
• Conserve water by using low flow aerators, efficient toilets, and more.
• Consider resource efficiency when designing new exhibits, pop-up exhibits, and features of the building in the future.

 
Waste Reduction

• Choose reusable items rather than single-use whenever possible, including for staff gatherings.
• Go paperless whenever possible and print on both sides when not.
• Offer compost and recycling to staff, volunteers and visitors for all materials accepted in San Mateo.
• Seek out ways to divert materials from the landfill by repurposing, donating, reselling, or recycling.

 
Environmentally Conscious Purchasing & Disposal

• Buy and use products that contain recycled materials when available.
• Choose products with the least packaging (minimize plastic, polystyrene, and aerosol).
• Avoid harmful and harsh chemical cleaners.
• Recycle Universal Wastes (e-waste, batteries) and avoid purchasing hazardous products.

December 2018