ensure democratic decision-making for communities and workers affected by the high-tech revolution in Silicon Valley and other high-tech areas of the US and the world.
The start of SVTC
SVTC was formed in 1982 in response to the discovery of substantial groundwater contamination throughout Silicon Valley that was caused by toxic chemicals that leaked out of underground storage tanks from high-tech companies (at the time referred to as the "clean industry!")
Since then, we have expanded our programs to address a wide variety of sustainability issues associated with the high-tech electronics revolution. Our program efforts spring from a philosophical commitment and our long track record supporting community involvement and environmental and economic justice.
SVTC Today
No other organization has done more than the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition to call attention to and improve the environmental health and safety practices of the global electronics industry. The Coalition has built a united campaign of allies including community residents, consumers, electronics and technology workers, and government policy makers to raise the environmental consciousness and performance of the high tech sector. Our activism expanded the awareness of the toxic legacy of high-tech development and moved the industry to eliminate some of the most toxic chemicals and to begin to adopt more sustainable practices.
We are located in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California which suffers from some of the environmental and occupational health problems created by high-tech development. SVTC works to develop models that can be replicated locally and globally. As our network and outreach have grown, our initial efforts have matured to sustain regional, national, and international impact.
SVTC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
