Prevent Waste
Before you recycle or compost
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San Francisco's Checkout Bag Ordinance went into effect on October 1, 2012. Get all the information you need to know about how the ordinance affects you!Read>
Find tips on how to remember your bags and get information on checkout bag events in your neighborhood!Read>
Using less, buying less, and reusing things helps conserve precious resources and minimize waste. Find out where you can donate, rent, or purchase used items.Read>
If you to want to stop unwanted Yellow Pages from piling up at your door each year, we have a solution for you. Read>
Is Junk Mail cluttering your life? Look here for a complete list of resources to help get the junk mail out of your mailbox.Read>
To achieve zero waste, consumers must also take responsibility for their consumption. Here are some ideas for how you can reduce waste every day. Read>
Companies must recognize their responsibility in producing goods that result in less waste upstream and downstream. SF Environment is committed to urging companies to design products with sustainability and durability in mind and with intelligent packaging so you aren't left wondering what to do with their rubbish.Read>
Additional Information for Prevent Waste
The Story of Stuff
Take a trip with Annie Leonard to uncover where our stuff comes from.
Food Runners: Relaying Food to the Needy
Food Runners connects excess prepared food to those in need and will pick up most kitchen prepared food.
