Make a positive difference at school! Here are a few suggestions.

Implement a Double-Sided Printing Policy

• Set double-sided copying as the default on your computers and printers. This can dramatically reduce paper use, which saves natural resources and money.

Buy Recycled or Used

• Reuse city-owned surplus electronics, office furniture, and other supplies through the City and County of San Francisco's Virtual Warehouse. 

• Visit the Scrounger’s Center for Reusable Art Parts (SCRAP) for reusable art supplies and creative reuse ideas.

• Children’s Book Project provides free, new, and gently used children’s books to schools and assists schools with book drives.

• California Materials Exchange (CalMAX) is a free source of used materials such as supplies and furniture to California schools.

• Visit Building Resources for reusable and recyclable building materials, including items that can turn any school garden into a creative work of art.

How to Recycle and Compost in San Francisco

• Put items in the right bin with these recycling and composting guidelines.