"We're not picking these days for the fun of it or anything, it completely has to do with the science behind air pollution," says an air quality official.
Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.
Need help kicking the plastic bag habit? The City of Milpitas will help.
You may be eligible for rates if you install water-wise appliances or fixtures.
Throwing your kitchen scraps into a composting bin can give you a potent fertilizer for your plants or garden and reduce your carbon footprint.
Milpitas residents can pick up two free bags of compost.
Buy your clothes at a second-hand store and save you money. Donate your old threads to keep them out of a landfill.
Eating less meat can help reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. March 5 and goes to closed session, with public business scheduled at 7 p.m., at City Hall, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Sealing windows and adding insulation to your home can take as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.