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Bay Area seasonal fruit and vegetable guide

A family plays in a green space at a local park in San Francisco

A special Earth Month letter from Director Tyrone Jue

The Women's Building mural in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood. Mural images courtesy of the artists ©1994-2009 Artists. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to artists Juana Alicia, Miranda Bergman, Edythe Boone, Susan Kelk Cervantes, Meera Desai, Yvonne Littleton and Irene Perez.

Celebrating women environmentalists during Women's History Month

Five Black environmental champions are pictured here in a collage

Celebrating Black environmentalists during Black History Month

baled recyclable commodities in a warehouse

This is where San Francisco's recyclables go

An environmental educator teaching young students about climate action through a hands-on activity.

Planting seeds: Educators inspiring change through hands-on learning

Farmers markets in San Francisco

Photo featuring a household hazardous waste expert, providing educational resources to inform San Francisco residents at a local farmers market..

Faces of SF

Photo featuring a Black environmental leader from San Francisco, who is improving soil health by planting species that are fire resistant and attract pollinators.

Bringing people and pollinators together: The Calibird Pollinator Sanctuary in Bayview

A black frying pan, scratched and worn, sits on a wooden surface. A wooden spatula and a metal slotted spatula are beside it. The interior of the pan shows signs of use, with a circular area of wear in the center.

Beyond non-stick: Tips to reduce PFAS to protect the health of loved ones

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Two gloved hands applying blue nail polish on another set of hands.

Healthy Nail Salons

Because nail products can contain ingredients that are harmful to human health, you should always look for the Healthy Nail Salon logo when you choose a salon.

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Food Waste Prevention

Does wasting food make you feel rotten? You’re not alone. Research shows that most people hate to waste food, whether it's produce that has gone bad or leftovers you just forget to eat or freeze. After all, wasted food is wasted money.

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Welcome to the Climate Equity Hub!

San Francisco is transitioning from gas to electric appliances to reduce air pollution, and The Hub is dedicated to making this transition affordable and beneficial in these communities.

Four multi-colored spray bottles in a row with a hand holding a magnifying glass over the first one

Screen For a Safer Clean

Be a Label Reader! When you clean and disinfect your home, you shouldn’t have to worry about exposure to chemicals that harm your health.

A cutting board with corn husks and kale on top and a compost pail close by for the food scraps

Real Foodies Compost

Beyond the table, there’s a place where food lives again. A place free of hashtags and filters, or blog posts and updates. Where leftovers flourish and crumbs are reborn. And while not picturesque, it nourishes the city we love so it’s always postcard perfect. It keeps our green spaces beautiful, our soil rich, and neighborhoods smiling.

Landscape portrait of person wearing an all-yellow outfit and hat with a reusable bag with groceries in the foreground

Reuse SF

It's never been easier to resuse! It comes down to three simple habits: Carry reusable shopping bags, bring a reusable travel mug or water bottle, and refuse plastic utensils - choose reusables instead. 

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