07-17-2025 SC Item No 2_Written Communiciations SC 07- 17-2025
Item No . 2
Discuss and Set
Sustainability
Commission Two-
Year Priority
Projects
Written Communications
From: Joey Caine
To: City of Cupertino Sustainability Commission
Subject: Public Comment for the July 16th Sustainability Commission
Date: Wednesday,July 16,2025 9:26:08 AM
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Dear Cupertino Sustainability Commission,
I appreciate the opportunity to write to you and your service to the city. My name is Joey
and I am a volunteer for Plant Based Treaty.
Plant Based Treaty is a worldwide, grassroots campaign to fight climate change using the
food system. Animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of deforestation, land use
change, and methane emissions. Additionally, the scientific journal Nature determined that
the food system is responsible for one third of greenhouse gas emissions. By transitioning
to a plant-based food system we will be able to reverse these trends and begin to rewild the
planet.
In partnering with Plant Based Treaty with a city endorsement, Cupertino would be able to
signal the need for urgent action on climate change. Offering educational resources to the
community on how to include more plants in their diet will also make the city more healthy
and sustainable. We would love for Cupertino to join a movement of over 42 cities
worldwide.
Thank you for your consideration and for all you do for the City of Cupertino.
Best,
Joey Gaber
City Campaigner
Plant Based Treaty
From: Common Roads Team
To: City of Cupertino Sustainability Commission
Subject: Sustainability Commission Public Comment
Date: Wednesday,July 16,2025 1:03:41 AM
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Hello,
I understand that the city's climate action goals include reaching net-zero emissions by 2040.
An important part of the Commission's two-year projects should focus on supporting the
city's climate plan by working to reduce emissions. Will the commission consider addressing
car dependence and promoting more sustainable transportation options such as biking,
walking, and public transit?
Thanks,
CommonRoads Team
From: Samantha Lau
To: City of Cupertino Sustainability Commission
Subject: Plant Based Treaty for a Sustainable Cupertino
Date: Wednesday,July 16,2025 9:54:09 AM
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Dear Cupertino Sustainability Commission,
Thank you for your dedication in volunteering your time to make the community of
Cupertino more sustainable.
My name is Samantha and I am a City Campaigner for Plant Based Treaty. We have been
working with Seema Vaid, A Compassionate World, in advocating for a plant-based food
system in the community of Cupertino to help protect against climate change and to be
more resilient. Plant Based Treaty is a non-profit organization that raises awareness about
the environmental devastation of the current food system and helps cities adopt policies
and initiatives to be healthy and sustainable.
We would like to provide a formal presentation to the commission for you to make a
recommendation to Cupertino City Council for a partnership. Plant Based Treaty has
received endorsements from 42 cities including Los Angeles and West Hollywood. Many
cities are actively working with us to implement policies that will help their cities with
lowering carbon emissions, and to educate the public about the importance of a plant-
based food system for human and planetary health.
We would appreciate the opportunity to help Cupertino achieve their sustainability goals!
Thank you,
Samantha Lau
City Campaigner, US Liaison
626-487-3696
Schedule a Meeting
Endorse Plant Based Treaty