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Cell Phones - Risky Business?
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 Some scientific reports find that heavy users of cell phones may face increased risk of brain cancer and other serious problems. San Francisco's Commission on the Environment hearing on January 26 will consider recommendations to reduce cell phone users' exposure to radiation.
Children and teens are considered especially vulnerable because their brains and bodies are still developing. Learn more Sunday January 17th at the free workshop "Are Cell Phones Safe? How Teens Can Avoid Risk."
Reduce your exposure immediately - use a headset, speaker function, or text instead. Visit the Environmental Working Group to learn more.
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Who Is the Greenest of Them All?
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 Get the inside scoop on some of the greenest
businesses in San Francisco.
Join EcoExcursions on FridayJanuary 15th for their first tour of SF Green Businesses. Ride a biodiesel tour bus to explore some of
SF's most successful and interesting green businesses, talk with owners
about their journey to go green, and learn from experts and innovators in the
local green economy.
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Garbage Dreams: Free Screening
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 Welcome to the world's largest garbage village located near Cairo, Egypt. The Zaballeen (Arabic for garbage people) recycle 80% of the trash they collect. But now a multi-national corporation threatens their livelihood. Follow three teenage boys born into the business who are forced to make choices that will impact the survival of their community in this free screening of Garbage Dreams. A brief discussion panel will follow with SFE's very own residential recycling coordinator, Kevin Drew.
Tues January 19th. 5:45pm, SF Main Library on Larkin at Grove. Free.
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You're Invited: City Art Preview Party
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 See SF's newest environmental art
project before it hits the street. The Urban Forest Project San Francisco will make
a powerful visual statement by planting 100 environmentally-themed street
banners in the heart of the city this spring. Join us at the preview party on Saturday January 23, 2-4pm at the Bayview Opera House (Third St. at Oakdale). RSVP at urbanforest.eventbrite.com.
Learn more at ufp-sf.com
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Recycle Electronics, Save $ on CarShare
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 Wish your old computer or TV were worth enough to pay for your
car? Now they can be (well, almost). When you donate working or broken electronics (or
anything) to Goodwill stores in SF, you keep toxic materials out the landfill
and support Goodwill's program to train workers in electronics recycling. Plus,
show your receipt and City CarShare will give you $30 in driving credits when
you sign up for a new membership. Already a member? Use a City CarShare vehicle
to donate and get $10 in driving credit (up to 4 times per year) when you mail
in your receipt to City CarShare's offices. (Use promo code
"Goodwill" on your application at www.citycarshare.org for a new
ShareLocal, Share-a-Little or SharePlus membership.)
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