The original Oliver’s mission was simply “to create a store where people would enjoy shopping”. As our company has grown over the years from one to four stores and from 13 to 1,100 employees, the core elements remain the same: Provide Customers with Choice, Keep the Focus Local, Offer Fair Prices and Great Quality and … Read more
Community Bikes is a reuse and repair training program operated by LITE Initiatives. Founded in 2003, Community Bikes’ mission is to promote the use of bicycles as environmentally friendly alternatives to automobiles, and to teach all comers – regardless of age, skill level or financial status, to safely maintain, repair and reuse bikes and bike … Read more
The Jackson family is rooted in the land. It’s how we founded our company four decades ago. We see ourselves as stewards in relationship with the vineyards we call home. We work to preserve wetland and wildlife habitats, build soil health, conserve water, and reduce energy use. Because of this, nature-based winegrowing practices are a … Read more
The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) is a nonprofit organization formed by the mattress industry to operate recycling programs in states that have passed mattress recycling laws. More than five million mattresses have been recycled by MRC’s Bye Bye Mattress program in California. Bye Bye Mattress is accessible, offering California residents no-cost opportunities to discard their … Read more
The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership (Partnership) represents 13 water utilities in Sonoma and Marin counties that have joined together to provide regional solutions for water use efficiency. The utilities include the cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Sonoma, Cotati, Healdsburg, and Cloverdale; North Marin and Valley of the Moon Water Districts; Town of Windsor, … Read more
Located in the heart of wine country, nestled among the rolling hills of the Alexander Valley, River Rock Casino is one of the closest, most accessible gaming facilities for the residents of the San Francisco Bay Area. Owned and operated by the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, River Rock Casino was voted “Best … Read more
The Regional Climate Protection Authority, RCPA, was formed in 2009 to coordinate countywide climate protection efforts among Sonoma County’s nine cities and multiple agencies. The RCPA fosters collaboration, helps to set goals, pools resources, formalizes partnerships, and works across silos. The RCPA aims to create local solutions to complement State, Federal, and private sector actions … Read more
Stu is an independent environmental consultant with 42 years of experience in the recycling and solid waste field. As a pioneer in bringing recycling to curbsides throughout America, Stu implemented first of a kind programs for the cities of San Jose, Seattle, Long Beach, Santa Rosa, San Diego, Healdsburg, and many more. Stu’s work changed … Read more
Soiland Co., Inc. has three material yards in Sonoma County. Stony Point Rock Quarry in Cotati, which produces aggregate materials, Soils Plus in Sonoma, which produces soil and aggregate materials, and Grab N’ Grow Soil Products in Santa Rosa, which produces soil, compost, and mulch. Our materials are used in construction, landscaping, crop production, nurseries, … Read more
