• Emerald City turns even greener
    Mayor Gavin Newsom proposed strict new green building guidelines designed to give San Francisco the nation's greenest skyline.

  • Indulging the sin of emissions
    Mayor Newsom is moving to put San Francisco into the business of helping industry and consumers balance their impact on global warming by creating a fund to bankroll San Francisco-based initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

  • More sun for everyone
    A proposed loan and subsidy program will help San Francisco homeowners and businesses make the city’s goal of 10,000 solar roofs a reality.

  • Greasing the city’s wheels
    Thanks to a concerted effort across city departments, the municipal fleet of diesel-powered vehicles was converted to biodiesel—beating the Mayor’s deadline by a month. And soon, they’ll run on biodiesel made from grease and oils collected from SF restaurants.

  • Recycling and environmental justice grants
    The Environment Department is offering over $2 million in grants for innovative community projects in the areas of zero waste, used motor oil recycling, and environmental justice.


With its living roof and other green amenities, the new California Academy of Sciences will be the greenest building in town. Mayor Newsom’s new legislation will up the environmental performance of commercial and residential buildings as well.


Meetings & Events

Saturday, January 12
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Winter Pruning

Thursday, January 17
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sustainable Business Happy Hour

Saturday, January 19
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Growing Rose Organically

Thursday, January 31
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Green your Business: How Small Businesses Can Make Sustainable Changes



More info on these meetings and events



The Butler & the Chef Bistro

The Butler and the Chef Bistro offers of authentic French bistro dishes prepared daily. The restaurant is committed to using the best ingredients from the best local suppliers, as well as a variety of French imports. Breads and pastries are organic and baked fresh daily; dairy products and most of the produce is organic.

What makes the Butler and the Chef Bistro GREEN:
  • A 2005 Commercial Recycler of the Year Award (CORY) recipient, the restaurant currently recycles and composts more than 95% of its waste.
  • All employees are regularly trained to maximize energy and water conservation, recycling, and composting and to minimize waste generation.
  • Take-out food containers and utensils are biodegradable or recyclable.
  • Lighting and high energy usage appliances are on timers, motion sensors, or photo-electric controls to minimize energy waste.
  • Paper products made from recycled material and reuse printer paper for in-house forms and memos.
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Organic produce, dairy products, and breads.
Learn more about San Francisco's Green Business Recognition Program




For more information please visit sfenvironment.com or call (415) 355-3700.
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SF Environment is a Department of the City and County of San Francisco.