San Francisco Environment Department

What environmental book would you recommend to a friend? Drop your recs in the comments. ?? You can borrow these books from the San Francisco Public Library - grab a physical copy or check out an e-book! ?? “Botany of Desire” by Michael Pollan ?? “Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science” by Jessica Hernandez ?? "Broad and Alien is the World” by Ciro Alegria #Sustainability #SustainableBooks #EnvironmentalBooks #Ecofriendly

Spring is right around the corner! Let’s invite pollinators into our gardens by planting #BeeFriendly species native to San Francisco and reusing egg cartons. ???? We’ve picked CA Poppies, Chinese Houses, and Bird’s Eyes—drought and fire-resistant plants that attract bees, birds, and butterflies. ???? By planting these together, we’re boosting biodiversity and protecting our planet! ???? Visit San Francisco Public Library’s FREE seed lending libraries or your local bee-friendly nursery: https://lnkd.in/gzYtcUPv #pollinatorfriendly #biodiversity #nationalplantaflowerday

This #WomensHistoryMonth, explore stories of trailblazing women who have shaped the fight for equity! ??? Read books like “Si, Ella Puede!” by Stacey K. Sowards, which highlights Dolores Huerta, a lifelong activist, environmentalist, and co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union. Huerta worked alongside Latinx and Filipinx farmworkers to achieve living wages and healthy work environments. ??? Find more inspiring memoirs and biographies at San Francisco Public Library's HerStory 2025: https://lnkd.in/gzZfZZZ9 #WomensHistory #WomenEnvironmentalists #DoloresHuerta #Environment #InternationalWomensDay

Join us for a FREE day of urban greening and community action at San Francisco Public Works's Arbor Day Fair! ?? Bring your family and friends to enjoy hands-on activities, free compost, and tree planting. ?? When: Saturday, March 8 (9am-1pm) ?? Where: Civic Center Secondary School Yard (650 McAllister St.) Visit SF Environment’s booth to get the dirt on worms and learn about San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan! ???? #ArborDaySF #UrbanGreening #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Environment #SFEvents

Why buy new? Repair it for free! We’re excited to partner with SFPL, SCRAPSF, and Bike Mobile to provide both bike and clothing repairs. Bring your bike or a piece of clothing and learn hands-on skills to keep them in use longer. ?? Bike Repair – Richmond branch ??? 3/1, 11am-1pm ?? Clothing Repair – Potrero branch ??? 3/22, 2pm-4pm More information: https://lnkd.in/gukW3aJh #ClothingRepair #BikeRepair #FixIt #Mend #Sustainability

Looking for ways to reduce food waste? Check out this quick and delicious recipe! ??

?? California has been a leader in rooftop solar, but the landscape is changing. What do recent changes mean for homeowners, businesses, and the industry? Join @SFPUC on Feb 20 at 10 AM for a free one-hour webinar with solar industry experts to explore what’s next for rooftop solar in California. ?? Date: Feb 20, 2025 ?? Time: 10:00 AM PT ?? Online Webinar ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/g-ZqHZTc

Meet Huy Le (he/him), a Senior Toxics Reduction Program Coordinator at SF Environment! With #NationalBatteryDay on Feb 18, Huy is raising awareness about the importance of safe #BatteryRecycling! ?? All batteries require special handling. Here are important facts to know: ?? Single-family homes: Place used batteries in a sealed bag on top of your black bin. ?? Multi-family buildings (6+ units): Property managers can request a FREE orange battery bucket at (415) 330-1300 for tenants to use. ?? Drop-off locations: Find the nearest recycling site at SFRecycles.org. ?? Lithium batteries need extra care! Look for “Li” or “Lithium” on the label, tape the terminals, and call (415) 330-1300 for a FREE pickup of large e-bike and scooter batteries. Together, we can protect our workers, preserve natural resources, and reduce hazardous waste in our communities. ???? Read on: https://lnkd.in/gAJrGtjG #RecycleBatteries #SFEnvironment #EWaste

Check out the amazing food justice initiatives at Replate! ???? Replate facilitates the donation of surplus food from businesses to seniors in need, ensuring that delicious meals do not go to waste.

A community rooted in resilience ???? Bayview-Hunters Point is a vibrant and resilient neighborhood in San Francisco, known for its strong sense of community and commitment to a sustainable future. Rich in history and activism, the neighborhood has continuously fought for positive change in environmental and social justice work. While challenges such as pollution from the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard and limited access to fresh, healthy food persist, the community continues to advocate for a more equitable future. ???? One resident making a difference in the Bayview is Isaiah Powell. He co-founded the Dragonspunk non-profit in 2020, a grassroots organization raising awareness about food justice through education, land restoration, and a local farmers market. ???? Their first project, the Calibird Pollinator Sanctuary, came to fruition in 2020. The organization turned fire-damaged land above a Caltrain tunnel on Palou Avenue into an oasis for pollinators, like butterflies, bees, and birds. ?? ?? ?? Want to support pollinators and urban gardens? Read the blog to get involved! ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJ36CbtD