City of Mill Valley officials recently hired Grace Ledwith as its first New Climate Action/ Sustainability Coordinator, a brand new position for the City that couldn't come at a more opportune moment.
Ledwith's hiring is unique in that it her role will support sustainability for both Mill Valley and Tiburon as part of an effort to showcase the City's "shared dedication to a greener future.
Ledwith brings more than four years in environmental education and outreach, with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation in the Bay Area. She received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy from UC Berkeley, and her journey includes leading campaigns to bridge communities with local sustainability issues during her tenure at University of California and the East Bay Regional Parks District. Beyond that, her expertise extends to policy work involving natural resource supply chains and research on local climate policies.
Grace will play a pivotal role as the sustainability coordinator to provide information and connect with various members of the community and city staff as the city works to address state and local sustainability initiatives.
Of note will be her involvement in the Reusable Foodware Ordinance, led by Marin County. This forward-looking ordinance is set to revolutionize how food vendors operate by making compostable alternatives the new standard, reducing single-use food accessories, and promoting a more zero-waste approach.
If you have questions about the Foodware ordinance or any other sustainability-related concerns, reach out to Grace at 628.226.9907 or gledwith@cityofmillvalley.org.
Additional questions? Email us here.
Ledwith's hiring is unique in that it her role will support sustainability for both Mill Valley and Tiburon as part of an effort to showcase the City's "shared dedication to a greener future.
Ledwith brings more than four years in environmental education and outreach, with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation in the Bay Area. She received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy from UC Berkeley, and her journey includes leading campaigns to bridge communities with local sustainability issues during her tenure at University of California and the East Bay Regional Parks District. Beyond that, her expertise extends to policy work involving natural resource supply chains and research on local climate policies.
Grace will play a pivotal role as the sustainability coordinator to provide information and connect with various members of the community and city staff as the city works to address state and local sustainability initiatives.
Of note will be her involvement in the Reusable Foodware Ordinance, led by Marin County. This forward-looking ordinance is set to revolutionize how food vendors operate by making compostable alternatives the new standard, reducing single-use food accessories, and promoting a more zero-waste approach.
If you have questions about the Foodware ordinance or any other sustainability-related concerns, reach out to Grace at 628.226.9907 or gledwith@cityofmillvalley.org.
Additional questions? Email us here.