Take advantage of San Francisco's Innovative Composting Program by putting your food and plant waste in your green cart. For more information, call (415) 330-1300.
Support your local farmer. Buying locally will save fuel and keep money in your community. To find a farmer's market in your area, visit www.cafarmersmarkets.com
Buy fresh foods instead of frozen. Frozen food uses 10 times more energy to produce and deliver.
Avoid heavily packaged products and cut down on your garbage. Give back that extra napkin or sugar packet. Carry the gallon of milk by the handle instead of using a bag.
Buy organic foods. Organic soils capture and store carbon dioxide at much higher levels than soils from conventional farms.
BYOB, Bring Your Own Bag, when you visit the grocery store.
Clean your refrigerator's coils and give it some breath
