Policies for Commission on the Environment
Environmental policy and legislation in San Francisco
The Commission on the Environment advises the Mayor and Board of Supervisors on environmental matters. Suggestions from the Commission usually take the form of Resolutions, which, when adopted, are directed to the Board of Supervisors. Many of these resolutions have informed legislation adopted by the City & County of San Francisco. The following are resolutions the Commission on the Environment has passed over the years.
Resolution approving Department of the Environment Funding Recommendations for Zero Waste grant awards to fourteen organizations in grant cycle period (FY 2021– 2023)
Resolution Addressing Short-Term and Long-Term Funding Concerns for Critical Department Initiatives and Programs
Resolution in support of the Checkout Bag Charge and Recyclable Paper or Compostable Pre-Checkout Bag Ordinance
Resolution in Support of the Single-Use Food Ware Plastics, Toxics, and Litter Reduction Ordinance
Resolution Affirming the Commission’s Commitment to Racial Equity in the Department of the Environment’s Programs, Policies and Services