Solutions in Zero Waste
Sending nothing to landfill is a foreseeable future
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Imagine a world in which nothing goes to landfills or to incinerators. We think it is achievable, and SF Environment is doing everything we can to make it happen.
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Waste happens before you take it home - in the production, manufacturing, and transportation of materials and the final product. Help San Francisco achieve zero waste by refusing what you don’t need, reducing what you do, and reusing what you have.
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You can avoid the confusion by opting for reusables instead! If you decide to use disposable food ware, follow these tips.
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Shredded paper is difficult to recycle, so please only shred documents that need to be shredded.
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Residents and businesses can take advantage of Recology's bulky item pick-up service for items that are too large or hazardous for the black bin.
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Before San Francisco’s checkout bag legislation, some residents used paper grocery bags as a liner for their household recycling bin, or plastic checkout bags for their black bin. Now that many residents are bringing their own bags to the grocery...
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To stop delivery of unwanted handbills, you must post a sign that reads: "No Handbills." The notice must be at least eight square inches and be posted in a conspicuous area. If a sign is posted, it is illegal to distribute handbills...
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Tissue paper should always be composted. Tissue paper is usually made out of recycled paper, therefore the fibers are already shortened to the point where it cannot be recycled again.
If possible, try to avoid purchasing shiny wrapping paper as...
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Checkout Bags Definitions and Labeling Requirements
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Find all you need to know about San Francisco's Extended Plastic Bag Ordinance!
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Check here to see if a laptop, desktop or monitor is registered in EPEAT, the global registry for greener electronics. EPEAT, short for Electronics Products Environmental Assessment Tool, is an ecolabel that covers environmental issues including...
