special promotional section
TAKING
THE GREEN
INITIATIVE
Government programs and
businesses focusing on sustainability
in Stockton aim to improve the city’s
environmental health
by Ben Sanchez
S
ome municipalities and private companies recognize
eco-friendly planning, programs and products can add
value and quality of life to residents and customers. In
Stockton, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the Central
Valley, sustainable initiatives are being developed in the public
and private sectors. Here are a few programs and businesses
participating in environmentally sustainable initiatives.
Port of Stockton
In 2018, the Port of Stockton joined Green Marine, an environ-
mental certification program, and the following year, the port
achieved certification. Green Marine participants must demon-
strate annual improvements to prioritize environmental issues
in their surrounding area. Earlier this year, the port implemented
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