We stay on a sustainable track by operating under the following guiding principles.
Sustainability
Being a model community: Carlsbad desires to be a model community by creating a sustainable, high quality of life for those who live, work and play in the city.
Creating a sustainable system: Sustainability is based on achieving a long-term balance among social, economic and environmental factors.
Environmental
Waste reduction and recycling: Carlsbad supports programs that manage the overall waste stream of the city and that maximize the amount of waste that is recycled by its residents, citizens and businesses. The city promotes the ability to quickly and conveniently dispose of hazardous waste.
Sound procurement decisions: The procurement of products and services by the city, its residents businesses and institutions result in environmental, social and economic impacts both in this region and the country. Where possible, Carlsbad’s procurement systems should support the use of recycled materials, products with low carbon footprints (low use of carbon or GHG producing products in the manufacture, installation, maintenance or disposal of the product).