ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES & ORGANIZATIONS
Air, Climate Change & Energy, Electronic Waste, Green Building, Health, Food, Research & Education, Water, SF Resources
(listing does not constitute endorsement or recommendations, but only as resources to consider)
Air, Climate Change & Energy
California Climate Action Registry
www.climateregistry.org
The Registry is helps companies and organizations with operations in the state to establish GHG emissions baselines
against which any future GHG emission reduction requirements may be applied.
Climate Action
www.coopamerica.org/programs/climate/
Climate Action Campaign brings together individuals, shareholders, and communities to pressure major polluters in the
utility, automotive, oil and gas, and other industries to take climate change seriously.
Campus Climate Change
http://www.climatechallenge.org
The New Energy report details more than 30 universities around the US and Canada that have implemented a variety of
emissions cutting programs. Good data and case studies.
Climate Change Research
www.cgd.ucar.edu
The CCR section makes extensive use of state-of-the-art coupled climate system models to study the sensitivity and
stability of the Earth, including changes of greenhouse gases, aerosols, solar irradiance, volcanic forcing, land
characteristics, and land use change.
Global Footprint Network
www.globalfootprintnetwork.org
Dedicated to advancing the scientific rigor and practical application of the Ecological Footprint, a tool that quantifies
human demand on nature, and nature's capacity to meet these demands. Ecological Footprint is used by governments,
communities, and businesses for planning and monitoring ecological resources.
Our Planet
http://www.ourplanet.com/
Our Planet is UNEP’s flagship magazine which looks at issues around the loss of biodiversity and of nature’s economically important
services. The economic case for sustainable management needs to be made if we are to design a path away from degradation,
destruction and extinction.
Pacific Energy Center
http://www.pge.com/pec/
The Pacific Energy Center offers educational programs, design tools, advice, and support to create energy efficient
buildings and comfortable indoor environments for commercial buildings.
Rocky Mountain Institute
www.rmi.org
An independent, entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization. We foster the efficient and restorative use of resources to make
the world secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining.
World Wildlife Fund
www.wwf.org/
A leader in the field of climate science and advocate for emissions reductions and increases in the use of renewable
energy resources and energy efficient technologies.
Electronic Waste
Computer and electronics have parts full of lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, zinc and other heavy metals.
When these products are incinerated or landfilled, they can release these heavy metals and contaminate
groundwater and pollute the air. Be sure the company selected conforms with and is a member of the Basel
Action Network to ensure responsible disposal/recycling.
Basel Action Network
http://www.ban.org/
BAN is the world's only organization focused on confronting the global environmental injustice and economic
inefficiency of toxic trade (toxic wastes, products and technologies) and its devastating impacts. At the same
time we actively promote the sustainable and just solutions to our consumption and waste crises -- banning
waste trade, while promoting green, toxic free and democratic design of consumer products.
Find Recycling locations in San Francisco
www.sfenvironment.com
Goodwill Industries
www.sfgoodwill.org
Green Building
Built It Green - Berkeley
www.builditgreen.org
Connects consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build
quality green buildings. Fosters collaboration with stakeholder groups to accelerate the adoption of green
building practices, policies, and programs. On-site resource library in Berkeley, CA.
EcoHome Improvement - Berkeley
www.ecohomeimprovement.com
A store specializing in environmentally friendly supplies and products for the home.
Green Fusion Design Center - San Anselmo
www.greenfusiondesigncenter.com
A unique retail store and education center featuring green building materials, natural home furnishings and
information for creating healthier environments - commercial and residential.
Healthy Building Network: Green Guide to Health Care
www.healthybuilding.net/index.html
The healthcare sector’s first quantifiable sustainable design toolkit integrating enhanced environmental and
health principles and practices into the planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of their
facilities. This Guide provides the healthcare sector with a voluntary, self-certifying metric toolkit of best
practices that designers, owners, and operators can use to guide and evaluate their progress towards high
performance healing environments.
Labs21 - Best Practices, Case Studies, and Design Guides
www.labs21century.gov/toolkit/index.htm
A Tool Kit of resources to support the design, construction, and operation of high-performance laboratories.
Tool Kit includes design guides, case studies, a performance rating system and a video.
Northern California Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council
www.usgbc-ncc.org
The chapter's mission is to create a regional organization recognized as the primary source for education,
information exchange, programs and events to stimulate a sustainable and, ultimately, restorative built
environment.
Residential Remodeling and New Construction Guidelines
www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=280 From the Alameda County Waste Management Authority.
West Coast Green Resources
www.westcoastgreen.com
Residential Green Building Resources and General Green Building Resources
Health
Center for Environmental Health
www.cehca.org
An advocate for public health, working to prevent pollution and protect children, families, and communities from
toxic chemicals.
Collaborative on Health and the Environment
www.healthandenvironment.org
The Collaborative on Health and the Environment is a diverse partnership network of individuals and
organizations working collectively to advance knowledge and effective action to address growing concerns
about the links between human health and environmental factors.
Greener Healthcare
www.greenerhealthcare.org
The campaign for greener healthcare works with partner organizations to get things done, without duplicating
efforts already underway. Their activities include:
Diagnostics - helping hospitals and health centers find out what's wrong
Therapies - helping healthcare choose the right path to become greener, by:
 Pulling together the evidence on sustainable interventions (SHEBA) read more...
 Practical Handbooks and Toolkits for healthcare organizations read more...
 Supporting doctors and nurses in leading clinical transformation read more...
 Climate change medical school curriculum http://www.greenerhealthcare.org/climate-change-anddeterminants-health-medical-schools-2009-10-how-guide
Health Care without Harm
www.noharm.org
Health Care Without Harm is an international coalition of over 440 organizations in more than 50 countries,
working to transform the health care industry so it is no longer a source of harm to people and the
environment. "Designing the 21st Century Hospital: Healing from the Inside Out” - sustainability initiatives
underway in the health care industry.
Healthier Foods in Hospitals
Bay Area hospitals, public health departments, non-profits meet to discuss and work on food issues,
sustainable agriculture, major health care systems and food distribution for healthier foods in hospitals.
Contact: Linda Shak, 510.444.7738
Healthier Hospital Initiative
http://www.healthierhospitals.org/
The Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI), a coalition of major health systems and organizations committed to
improving sustainability and safety across the healthcare sector, has created the Healthier Hospitals Agenda
to chart a path to a healthier, more sustainable and more cost effective healthcare system. HHI is partnering
with Health Care Without Harm, Practice Greenhealth, and The Center for Health Design to provide expertise
and technical assistance and to develop and implement training and other programs to help hospitals carry out
the HHI agenda recommendations.
SF Bay Area Physicians for Social Responsibility
www.sfbaypsr.org
The UCSF student chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility strives to uphold the principles of ensuring
quality public health, protecting the environment, and addressing the issues of violence and social justice.
Teleosis Institute
www.teleosis.org
The Teleosis Institute is devoted to developing effective, sustainable health care provided by professionals
who serve as environmental health stewards. The organization believes in a health care system that
conserves natural resources, promotes personal wellness, and begins with precaution. At the forefront of this
sustainable medical system are health providers who take an active role in greening healthcare through
example, education and advocacy.
Food
Mercury In Fish
www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/ Download a free guide about mercury and fish.
Seafood Guidelines
http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp
Download a free guide West Coast Seafood Guide
Slow Food San Francisco
www.slowfoodsanfrancisco.com
An international organization whose aim is to protect the pleasures of the table from homogenization of modern
fast food and life. Through various initiatives, it promotes gastronomic culture, develops taste education,
conserves agricultural biodiversity and protects traditional foods at risk of extinction.
Paper Products
Woodwise Companies
www.greenpages.org
This site lists businesses that sell products with forest-preserving measures, furniture, lumber, paper recycled
paper and office supplies, cloth diaper companies, and green wood products.
Shopper’s Guide to Home Tissues Products
www.nrdc.org/paper
Ancient and other endangered forest are being destroy to make facial tissues, toilet paper, paper
towels and other disposal paper products. Go online for a free smart shoppers guide.
Research & Education
Biomimicry
www.biomimicry.net
A not-for-profit organization whose mission is to naturalize biomimicry in the culture by promoting the transfer
of ideas, designs, and strategies from biology to sustainable human systems design. Biological models for
human systems: The process of transcribing and translating biological designs, processes, and laws in living
systems provides an excellent framework for application to human systems.
Natural Resources Defense Council
www.nrdc.org/health/default.asp
Health and environmental effects of PVC, VOC, HFR. NRDC's legislative team is dedicated to protecting and
building upon America’s framework of environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act,
and the Endangered Species Act. Programs: global warming, urban sprawl, air & water pollution, depletion of
fisheries, pesticide threats to children's health, and wilderness & wildlife.
Play A Greater Part
www.playagreaterpart.org
Brings people together with research projects in sustainability who have the time and interest to help perform
the research. They connect post-secondary students with an interest in sustainability to professionals who
need help with a project regarding sustainability. The web site is available to all types of organizations (e.g.
business, government, non-profits) and the public for viewing and submitting projects.
Shopping & Travel
Better World Club - Roadside Assistance, Insurance and Travel
www.betterworldclub.com
The Nation's only environmentally friendly auto club. Membership Includes eco-travel Services, Discounts on
hybrid car rental, insurance Services, Free Maps, Auto Maintenance discounts and bicycle roadside
assistance. We donate 1% of annual revenues toward environmental cleanup and advocacy.
Green for the Road
services.google.com/earth/green/
Research the greenest hotels and vacation possibilities. Google also provides “Green Vacation Tips.”
Green Home
www.greenhome.com
Environmentally preferable products and design services that promote resource conservation and minimize
toxic output.
Green Karet
www.greenkarat.com
Wedding and commitment bands from recycled gold.
Ideal Bites
www.idealbites.com
Do the right thing for yourself and the planet that is convenient, fun, inexpensive, and makes you feel good how to live a green life, without giving up style or comfort.
Water
Bay Area Irrigation
www.urbanfarmerstore.com/library/library.html
Information for drip and sprinkler irrigation, and other water-saving landscaping techniques.
Baykeeper
www.baykeeper.org
The mission of Baykeeper is to protect and enhance the water quality of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary
and its tributaries for the benefit of its ecosystems and human communities.
EPA
http://www.epa.gov/water/citizen/thingstodo.html
Resources on water conservation.
Harvesting Rainwater
www.harvestingrainwater.com
Water-harvesting rainwater and water saving measures.
Healthy Lawn and Maintenance
www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/TOOLS/TURF/
Learn how to care for your turf using little to no pesticides.
Pesticides and Water Quality
www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/WATER/U/
Learn how pesticides affect your nearby creeks and rivers.
Save the Bay
www.savesfbay.org
Protects and restores The Bay through advocacy campaigns, education and public outreach.
UCSF Contacts
Environmental Health & Safety
www.ehs.ucsf.edu/
476-1300
Recycling Program
www.cpfm.ucsf.edu/ReduceReuseRecycle/
502-6808 or 476-2021
Parking & Transportation
www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/transportation
Parnassus 476-2566 Mission Bay 476-1511
Information on alternative transportation: walking and biking, shuttles, light rail, buses and trains.
UCSF Sustainability Office
www.sustainability.ucsf.edu
www.sustainability.ucsf.edu/ReduceReuseRecycle
Sustainability Manager: Gail.lee@ucsf.edu,
Sustainability Office: sustainability@ucsf.edu
San Francisco Resources
San Francisco San Francisco Department of the Environment
www.sfenvironment.com
SF Environment's programs: energy, environmental justice, green building, environmental policy, green
business, less-toxic pest management, less-toxic purchasing, precautionary principle, recycling, school
education, toxics disposal and reduction, transportation and clean aired and urban forest.
SFGreen
http://www.sfgate.com/green/