Ecology Center

Internal programs include recycling program and other internal programs:recycling: the Center operates the residential curbside recycling program for the city of berkeley. Curbside recycling collections is a key form of waste reduction and diverts recycling materials from incinerators and landfills. The Center also educates on the ecological benefits of recycling.other internal programs: the Center also operates the following programs:* education and engagement program to provide environmental resource information and educate the public on sustainable living practices. * store to supply the community with a unique and hard-to-find selection of environmental products, gifts, books, and other resources. * a youth environmental academy to educate and prepare the next generation of environmental leaders. * farmer's market to provide a market for small scale regional farmers by linking them to urban communities and to promote and educate the community about sustainable agriculture.

Fiscally sponsored projects: the Center supports community groups focused on activities that promote the Center's mission by providing fiscal sponsorship. The special projects consist of bay area coalition for headwaters, berkeley community gardening collaborative, bay area seed interchange library, environmental literacy curriculum project, indigenous permaculture project, west berkeley alliance for clean air and safe jobs, and greywater action.