sfenvironment.org

From proper tree pruning techniques to building strategies that save energy, water, and money, "our programs" is where you'll find services and information for taking care of our environment.

Environmental Justice

Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or education level, in environmental decision-making. More

Zero Waste

Zero waste is complete waste reduction & reuse followed by total composting and recycling by all producers and consumers. It is a full system redesign to achieve maximum resource efficiency and sustainable economic development.

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Toxics Reduction

Products containing untested and/or dangerous chemicals are sold to unsuspecting consumers every day, and used by services like dry cleaners, pest control companies, and landscape maintenance crews. The toxics reduction program makes available the most practical and informative solutions for our citizens to protect themselves and the environment. More

Energy

Each year, San Francisco spends approximately one billion dollars on energy and produces 9.7 million tons of green house gases. More

Air Quality & Transportation

Automobiles are the largest contributor to San Francisco Bay Area air quality problems. More

Buildings & Neighborhoods

As San Franciscans, we identify strongly with the unique character of our buildings, streets, and neighborhoods. More

Eco Products & Services

Virtually everything we buy has an impact on the environment, from something as small as a birthday card to something as big as a shiny new car. More

Urban Nature

The city counts itself lucky to be surrounded by natural wonders and resources, and feels a special responsibility to the care and preservation of every tree, animal, and open space in San Francisco. More

Water

How we use water and what we do with it when we're done are crucial questions that every city has to ask itself. Here in San Francisco, we all share a responsibility to protect our reservoirs, the bay, the ocean, the city sewer system, and the health of all living things that come in contact with them. More

• Slow Food Nation Comes to City--SF Chronicle
• US Mayors: Taps for Bottled Water--Associated Press
• New Incentives for Solar in SF--Bay City News
• NYC Follows SF in Stand on Bottled H2O--NY Times

• Light Brown Apple Moth Issue
• Landmark Tree Tour - July 12
• Mini Grants for SF Businesses
• Where to Buy Compostable Bags
• Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance
• SF Approved Green Products
• Business Council on Climate Change (BC3)