Press Releases for Toxics & Health

Taking precautionary steps to reduce the negative impacts of toxics

As the first city to adopt the Precautionary Principle, San Francisco strives to protect the health of its residents, visitors and the local environment. SF Environment develops programs and policies to help individuals and businesses make safer choices in products, practices and services.

SF Environment Press Release
Scientists have found PFAS in air, soil and water
SF Environment Press Release
Board of Pharmacy to Vote on Regulations Which May Affect Local Implementation
SF Environment Press Release
Cole Hardware is one of four companies operating in California who will be honored by the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) during the organization’s 6th Annual Arrow Awards ceremony held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles on August 6, 2015 at the California Resource Recovery Association’s 39th annual conference and tradeshow.
SF Environment Press Release
This week, the Department and its partners announced an agreement with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) to continue to fund the pilot program for an additional year with...

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