Resources for
Pledged Communities
Thank you for taking the pledge and joining the Clean CA Designation Program! Your commitment sets the stage for a meaningful year ahead as you work towards full designation. We’re here to support you every step of the way. Below, you’ll find valuable resources to guide your progress, including a detailed summary of the program, the designation criteria, social media toolkits, earned media materials, and more to help you achieve your designation. Together, we can make a lasting impact for a cleaner California.
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Criteria and Program Overview
What is required to become a
Clean CA Community?
The designation process is FREE. Your community must commit to meet 10 or more of the 15 criteria listed in the checklist linked below and provide records that they were completed. Many of these criteria your community may already be doing!
Criteria (English) Criteria (Spanish)Webinar Recordings
Check out these awesome resources available to our pledges! Click on a video to learn more.
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Learn about the designation criteria and answer some of your questions about the process!
Resource Sheets
The following guides provide information covering specific Community Designation Criteria— of which fulfilling 10 are required to earn the designation.
Want to introduce this program to your community or community leaders? Visit the F.A.Q section below or contact us at designation@cleanca.com for more information.
Want to introduce this program to other members and leaders in your community? Visit the Designation page’s F.A.Q. section or contact us at designation@cleanca.com for more information.
Available Templates
Complete Your Designation
Have you met 10 out of 15 criteria to become a Designated Community? f yes, you are ready to fill out the interactive online form below to complete the process.