San Francisco
Zero Waste Guide

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Zero Waste Programs

Garden For The Enviroment

Whether you've already got a green thumb or looking to learn, Garden for the Environment offers volunteer opportunities and in-person or virtual workshops where you can learn to garden sustainably!

Zero Waste Grocery Stores

Zero Grocery

Zero is the first plastic-free grocery delivery service currently servicing the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Zero buys bulk goods directly from the manufacturer that allows them to package everything in reusable jars, paper bags, and other sustainable materials.

Zero Waste Restaurants

The Plant Cafe

Awarded #1 most sustainable San Francisco & Bay area restaurant by The Nature Conservancy. The Plant Cafe uses 100% organic and low carbon footprint ingredients, ethically sourced and raised organic meats and sustainable seafood to craft their salads, sandwiches, bowls and more.

Gracias Madre

Plantbased Mexican Cuisine. Need we say more? Gracias Madre is 100% vegan with an emphasis on sourcing locally grown organic food that they hope will bring consciousness in the community to the importance of sustainability!

Nopa

Nopa specializes in organic wood-fired cuisine, their food is created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors.

Zero Waste Events

Sustainable Food Summit

Since 2009, the Sustainable Foods Summit has been covering major sustainability developments in the food industry. Topics include the future evolution of plant-based foods, green packaging materials, circular economy, and more. The North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit will be hosted online on 24-27th January 2022.

CoCo San Sustainable Farm Meetup Group

Volunteer at charity farm to feed those in need with fresh produce!

Compost Drop Off Sites

Everyone in San Francisco is required to properly separate out their recyclables, compostables, and trash through Recology.

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