March 2013 Newsletter

Earth Hour City Challenge
San Francisco has been selected as a finalist in The Earth Hour City Challenge, a competition to celebrate cities that are taking amazing steps towards a 100% renewable future. Help recognize San Francisco as a global leader in sustainability by voting in one click! More >

SF Environment: Now at 1455 Market Street!
This week, SF Environment staff is getting settled in our new office. We are looking forward to many years ahead in our new space, which is designed to exceed the City’s green building requirements for LEED Gold certification. More >

Boosting San Francisco’s Economy with Green Job Training
Environment Now, SF Environment’s green career program, helps grow the green economy and ensure that residents have the skills to access jobs in that economy. Our Environment Now team is on the ground every day engaging the public with the City’s environmental programs. Come find our team in the Bayview this spring! More >

Congratulations to San Francisco's 54 New Green Businesses
Congratulations to the 54 local businesses that became recognized under SF Environment’s Green Business program in 2012! San Francisco now has over 200 green businesses, including cafes, garment cleaners, and even a pet supply store. Find all types of green businesses near you. More >

SF Environment’s 2012 Annual Report
2012 was an exciting and innovative year at SF Environment. In addition to being named the Cleantech Capital of North America and a top city for green jobs, San Francisco celebrated an 80 percent waste diversion rate, the highest of any city in North America. See the full list of our recent accomplishments in our annual report. More >