Cupertino balances its urban, tech-centric environment with a strong commitment to green spaces and environmental sustainability.
* **Air Quality**: Generally good, benefiting from coastal breezes. However, during the late summer and fall, air quality can be impacted by regional California wildfires. * **Parks and Protected Areas**: The city features over 150 acres of parkland. Major outdoor areas include **McClellan Ranch Preserve** (a former horse ranch now serving as a nature preserve and environmental education center), **Stevens Creek County Park**, and the gateway to the vast **Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve**. * **Sustainability**: Cupertino has a robust **Climate Action Plan** aiming for carbon neutrality. The city heavily promotes electric vehicle (EV) adoption, water conservation, and building electrification. * **Recycling and Composting**: Recology manages a comprehensive three-bin system (trash, mixed recycling, organic waste), and the city frequently hosts e-waste and paper shredding events.
