In a society that promotes consumerism, it’s important to remember that many things we own can be easily fixed instead of throwing them away.

You can often extend the life of your belongings through simple repairs. Fix-it clinics are hosted periodically in San Francisco, and you can teach yourself how to troubleshoot and repair small appliances, electronics, clothing, and bikes. 

Join the "slow fashion movement" and learn how to care for your existing wardrobe and do simple repairs at home.

Easy Action Tip: Not ready to learn how to sew? Get your clothes repaired at your local dry cleaner or tailor.

Taking public transit, biking, and walking help keep you and our environment healthy. 

Save money with a Clipper Card and set up easy automatic reloads.

Take one less car trip per week, and if that feels good, move up to two less per week, etc.

Take public transit to work one day a week and with friends and family when possible. Anyone under 19 rides Muni free! 

If you’re looking to buy a car, consider an electric vehicle (EV). Check out this  EV incentives calculator.

Easy Action Tip: Add Clipper to your Google or Apple Wallet — so you don’t have to remember your Clipper Card!

Upgrading to 100% renewable electricity is easy whether you rent or own. There are no installs, and it’s quick to sign up.

CleanPowerSF SuperGreen 100% renewable electricity comes from solar and wind, not fossil fuels.

Be sure to power down appliances between peak hours of 4-9 p.m., especially during the summer, when electricity is most expensive and pollution generating.

Easy Action Tip: If you’re a PG&E account holder, head to cleanpowersf.org/supergreen to sign up (you’ll need your PG&E account number handy) — it takes less than 5 minutes.

Natural gas is bad for the climate and our health/safety. Using energy-efficient electric appliances is much better.

If you rent your home: Switch to electric appliances like an electric kettle, slow cooker, or portable mini—induction cooktop - you can borrow one for free from PG&E.

If you own your home: Contact a BayREN Home+ Advisor to set up a plan for making your home more energy efficient and all electric, or call (866) 878-6008 to schedule an appointment and learn about tax credits up to $3,200/year.

Easy Action Tip: Get a $750 rebate for an electric induction stove and up to $5,000 in total rebates, including other electric- and energy-saving upgrades from the BayREN Home+ program.

You can help reduce waste that ends up in our bay and ocean by refusing the things you don’t need and reusing the things you do. 

Carry a reusable shopping bag.

Bring a reusable travel mug or water bottle.

Refuse plastic utensils and straws in restaurants and via food-delivery services.

Easy Action Tip: Save $100s per year by switching from bottled water to a reusable bottle and drinking SF's tap water - the City has some of the best—quality water in the U.S. 

Eating leftovers reduces food waste in our landfills, which generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas. 

Plan your meals ahead of time and make a shopping list to save money and waste less food. Save time and food by planning leftovers as meals, too.

Have ingredients you're not sure what to do with? Reverse-search for new recipes by ingredient.

Eating less meat decreases methane-gas emissions and lowers climate pollution. 

If you host a large gathering and have leftover food, donate it to a local food bank.

Compost the rest!

Easy Action Tip: For great-tasting plant-based recipes and tips, check out Meatless Mondays.