Used Oil Collection Networks - Ecology Action has developed local infrastructure and marketing campaigns to provide agricultural growers and/or recreational boaters in ten California Counties with convenient, cost-free opportunities to recycle waste oil and filters.  The network of centers have diverted more than 20,000 gallons of used oil and its unintentional cargo of heavy metals and other toxic material from potential soil and water contamination.  Importantly, the risk of toxic exposure has been significantly lessened for the predominantly low income and non-English speaking workers that handle these materials.

Safer Technologies in Fabricare Program - Helps individual dry cleaners throughout Northern California Counties adopt safer technologies by providing equipment demonstration, hands-on cleaning training using new spotting and finishing techniques, financing consultation, and marketing assistance that promotes nontoxic cleaning alternatives.

Schools Solar Roofs Program - Installs grid-integrated photovoltaic (PV) arrays on local schools, and educates students and faculty on renewable energy while providing a source of clean power.  The program is currently installing a PV system on its fourth school in Santa Cruz County (Joe still has some schools to finish)

City of Santa Cruz Renewable Energy Campaign - Found solutions to maximize energy sustainability through on-site generation of renewable energy (PV arrays) at City facilities.

Backyard Composting - Develops and maintains compost bin cost-share programs, education, and demonstrations gardens.

Bike-to-Work Program - Promotes bicycle commuting opportunities with two annual campaigns, and has consistently increased bike ridership with corresponding reductions in automobile commute mileage. (Now run by the Santa Cruz Area Transportation Management Association – the project is currently funded but is not an Ecology Action project anymore)

Hazardous Waste Reduction - Educates residents to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals, and coordinates collection events to capture and recycle discarded products.

Livestock Waste Mitigation - Reduces runoff and watershed pollution from stables and grazing areas by educating livestock owners and equestrians about the proper handling and storing of animal waste. (State Water Board funding pending)

Residential Used Oil Collection Programs - Design and development of used oil collection infrastructure, and marketing campaigns for collection of used oil and filters in central California counties.