Thinking in Green

Earth Hour 2009

2009-02-27T09:58:00.001-08:00

Captain Charles Moore - Plastic in The Sea

2009-02-27T09:54:00.000-08:00

“Capt. Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — an endless floating waste of plastic trash. Now he’s drawing attention to the growing, choking problem of plastic debris in our seas.”

Green Printing Products

2009-02-26T20:49:00.000-08:00

Cheryl Page talks about her company, Print Green.

California Coastal Clean-Up Day Sept. 20, 2008

2008-09-18T18:39:00.000-07:00

California Coastal Clean-Up Day Sept. 20, 2008

Pitch in on California Coastal Cleanup Day throughout the Golden Gate National Parks and beyond. Volunteer at sites in San Francisco and Marin to help to keep our coast and shorelines clean, safe, and beautiful.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW AND WHO.

Saturday, September 20, 2008
9 AM - 12 PM

Audience: Members, Families, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Educators, Groups, Adults, Seniors
Location: Crissy Field, Fort Funston, Lands End, Marin Headlands, Ocean Beach, Presidio, Marin County, San Francisco
Event Type: Volunteer
Volunter Work Type: Beach Clean-Ups & Maintenance
Register

Pitch in on California Coastal Cleanup Day throughout the Golden Gate National Parks and beyond. Volunteer at sites in San Francisco and Marin to help to keep our coast and shorelines clean, safe, and beautiful.

It’s easy to participate:
1. Choose a Site & Register (see details below)
Contact the listed site coordinators to register. Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome. Drop-in sites are available. Registration is required for groups of 10 or more volunteers.

2. Download & Complete the Waiver Form
California Coastal Cleanup Day 2008 Waiver
California Coastal Cleanup Day 2008 Waiver (en Espanol)

3. Arrive at the Cleanup Site on Saturday 9/20 at 9am
In an effort to conserve bags and limit waste, we are asking volunteers to bring their own bags (or buckets). We will also have some bags and supplies available.
Otherwise, bring good energy, the completed waiver form, and proper clothing, i.e. close-toed shoes (no sandals), sunscreen, hat, and layers.

DOWNLOAD POSTERS AND POSTCARDS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE (scroll down).

SAN FRANCISCO CLEANUP SITES: Literacy for Environmental Justice, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the Presidio Trust, and National Park Service are working collaboratively to host cleanup activities throughout San Francisco, including sites along the eastern shoreline, western shoreline, and interior of the Presidio of San Francisco.

EAST SIDE
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
A serious marine debris problem disproportionately affects San Francisco's eastern shoreline. On Coastal Cleanup Day 2007, 70% of 17,000 lbs. of trash was picked up on the east side of the city, but 80% of 2,500 volunteers cleaned up on the west side. We strongly encourage you to volunteer at San Francisco's most impacted places, and we can help direct you and your group to places that need extra attention.
Cleanup Sites: Multiple sites along Candlestick Point Shoreline, India Basin Shoreline, Heron's Head Park, Pier 94, Islais Creek, Warm Water Cove, and Mission Creek - please contact us for more details and to register.
Drop-in Site: Heron's Head Park
Meet in the parking lot at Cargo Way & Jennings Ave (needs about 20 volunteers)
Contact: Literacy for Environmental Justice, www.lejyouth.org, (415) 282-6840 , outreach@lejyouth.org

WEST SIDE
Cleanup Sites: Aquatic Park/Fisherman's Wharf, Crissy Field/Fort Point/Marina, Presidio of San Francisco, Baker Beach, Lands End, Ocean Beach, Lake Merced, and Fort Funston - please contact us for more details and to register.
Drop-in Sites: Ocean Beach Sites
- Ocean Beach/Fulton (stairwell 17/across from the Beach Chalet)
- Ocean Beach/Taraval
- Ocean Beach/Sloat
Contact: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, www.parksconservancy.org, (415) 561-3077 , volunteer@parksconservancy.org

MARIN CLEANUP SITES: The Golden Gate National Parks are working collaboratively with the Bay Model to host cleanup activities along the shorelines of Marin.
Contact: Click here to visit the Bay Model website.

California Coastal Cleanup Day is one of the nation's premier volunteer events dedicated to the marine environment. Since the program started in 1985, nearly 750,000 Californians have removed more than 12 million pounds of debris from the state's shorelines and coast. For more information visit the official website for California Coastal Cleanup Day at www.coast4u.org.

THANK YOU SPONSORS & SITE CAPTAINS!
State & Regional Sponsors
California Coastal Commission, Whole Foods Market,
Crystal Geyser, Oracle,
See's Candies, KPMG, Peet's Coffee & Tea,
Whole Foods Market Vendors, Alice Radio
(click here for the full list)
San Francisco County Sponsors
Sunset Scavenger & Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Companies,
CA State Parks Foundation, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area,
Port of San Francisco, SF Public Utilities Commission,
SF Department of the Environment, ZuumCraft,
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy,
Literacy for Environmental Justice
San Francisco County Site Captains
Aquarium of the Bay, Boy Scout Troop 484,
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, Fairmont Hotel,
Farallones Marine Sanctuary Assoc., Golden Gate Audubon Society,
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Hoover Middle School,
JROTC-SF High Schools, Literacy for Environmental Justice,
National Park Service, Port of San Francisco,
Presidio Trust, Price Waterhouse Coopers, REI,
SF Department of Public Works/Community Clean Team,
SF Public Utilities Commission, SF Recreation and Park Department,
Save The Bay, Schools of the Sacred Heart/Stuart Hall High School,
Surfrider Foundation

Print Green in Mill Valley, California

2008-09-08T09:54:00.000-07:00

Print Green, a Bay-area company located in Mill Valley, California offers green printing products for your company or organization. We use soy-based inks and recycled stocks, organic materials for any type of logo apparel and biodegradable corn-based products for your logo promotional items. Call us, we want to help you 'Go Green' with all of your printed collateral or projects.

415-383-9072.

Redwood Creek Forest.

2008-08-28T19:40:00.000-07:00

Enjoy a soothing break through a Redwood Forest. If you are interested in helping preserve forests like these, perhaps we
can help you with your green printing. Please visit our new Print Green Website. Or call at the number on this page to discuss your printing needs.

Green Resource Links

2008-08-28T13:08:00.000-07:00

Living Green

http://www.gjsentinel.com/green/content/shared/green/index.html

Get tips on how to make the planet a cleaner, safer place to live. Take a quiz to gage your knowledge of the environment. Meet the Greenes, a virtual family trying to the right thing.

Earth 911

earth911.org

Earth 911 Making Every Day Earth Day, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle, Green Lifestyle

Energy Star

http://www.energystar.gov/

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

Green Living Tips

http://www.greenlivingtips.com/

Learn about the people behind Green Living Tips - the earth friendly resources site for information on living more in harmony with the environment

Nature Conservancy

http://www.nature.org/

The Nature Conservancy - Protecting nature, preserving life

San Francisco Bay Keeper

baykeeper.org

San Francisco Baykeeper is the pollution watchdog of the Bay. Every day, the Bay is polluted with toxins that spoil our beaches, hurt wildlife and endanger our health. On the water, in the community and in the courtroom, Baykeeper holds polluters accountable and enforces our clean water laws.

San Francisco Green Office Furniture

www.franzconferencetables.com

Franz Design Group has been designing green conference tables and office furniture for a long time.

San Francisco Green Photogrpahy Books

sfbaystore.com

San Francisco Fine Art Green Photography Books. - HDTV Atmospheric Art produced in True HD. 20 Minute pieces with 80 images
and either on location natural sounds or excellent music. Great backgrounds for any environments.

Save Money and Save the Planet

2008-04-22T10:51:00.000-07:00

Whether you're remodeling your current home or designing a new one, you have a great opportunity to incorporate some green design principles into your space.

Kitchen: Buy ENERGY STAR qualified appliances and equipment-they are up to 40% more efficient. Check your local utility company to see if they are offering rebates on your new appliance purchase.

Carpet: 4.7 billion pounds of carpet is dumped in landfills annually because its synthetic components can't be recycled. Synthetic rugs and carpets can release harmful fumes in your home for weeks after installation. Try using carpets and rugs made from natural fibers, which can often be recycled.

Wallpaper: Look for wallpaper made from fast-growing, renewable resources or recycled paper. It takes 70-90% less energy to make recycled paper and prevents deforestation worldwide.

Paint: When painting walls, make sure you buy just enough paint to eliminate waste. Use an online paint calculator (try www.artsparx.com/paintcalculator.html) to help determine the right amount for the job.

Landscaping: Plant trees on the east and west side of your house to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The right tree in the right place can reduce the sun's heat by 20-50%, and evergreen trees, shrubs and vines can offer natural insulation in the winter. For resources, go to www.gardeners.com and www.gardensalive.com.

Content provided by Sandra Park, Realtor: Mill Valley, CA 415-381-9696

Think globally, buy locally.

2008-04-22T10:22:00.000-07:00

Did you know that the average distance your food travels from farm to plate is nearly 1,500 miles? A huge amount of fossil fuel is used to transport foods such long distances, contributing to global climate change. Even the refrigeration required to keep your food from spoiling consumes a significant amount of energy.

Consider buying from local farms or by visiting farmer's markets. Local foods from small farms are fresher, undergo minimal processing and contain fewer preservatives than food shipped long distances. When you shop, remember to bring reusable bags to tote your purchases. Every year, Americans throw away 100 billion polyethylene plastic bags, and less than 1% of them are recycled. The bags take up 1,000 years to dissolve; when they do, they leave dangerous toxins behind. Experts say the bags also kill millions of animals every year.

Content provided by Sandra Park, Realtor: Mill Valley, CA 415-381-9696

Announcing West Coast Green 2008

2008-04-17T13:58:00.000-07:00

The largest Conference and Expo on green building innovation will be held at the San Jose Convention Center in Silicon Valley, CA from Sept. 25-27, 2008. Over 400 exhibits will showcase the most current residential building products and technologies in the area of affordable Green Single & Multi-family housing, CleanTech & Venture Capital, Sustainable & Values-Based Business Models.

Visit westcoastgreen.com for more information.

Celebrate Being Green at the Aquairum on Earth Day

2008-04-16T18:04:00.000-07:00

Come celebrate being green on Sunday, April 20! EarthFest is a free outdoor festival at the Aquarium of the Bay's front plaza featuring organizations dedicated to the conservation and protection of our environment, live children's music, free giveaways, and lots of opportunities to learn more about how you can be green.

Each of the 20 exhibiting organizations will be highlighting easy "green" or earth-friendly actions that you and your family can do at home. EarthFest is a fun, free way to enjoy the beautiful San Francisco waterfront and learn more about how you can help better care for the Bay area and save our planet!

Take MUNI and get 50% off admission to Aquarium of the Bay all day on EarthFest day! Just show your MUNI pass or transfer to get a discount for being green.

Aquarium of the Bay is pleased to announce that KGO-TV will serve as the broadcast media sponsor for EarthFest. Check out the following announcement and make sure to mark your calendar for EarthFest on Sunday, April 20!

EarthFest
April 20, 2008 12:00 noon - 4:00 PM
Aquarium of the Bay's front plaza
Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco Bay Area Aquariums -
There are 3 main Aquariums in the San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas, click on the links below to find out more information.

Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Steinhart Aquarium

part of California ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Announcing Print Green!

2008-04-11T13:51:00.000-07:00

We are 'going green' with our printing company, Print Green! Visit our website @ www.greenprintingproducts.com for all of your printing needs. We use 100% recycled stocks and soy-based inks!

Need promotional items too? We offer a full line of organic and bamboo tee shirt and corn plastic products that are 100% biodegradeable. Have any questions? Call 415-383-9072.

Green Sense Makes Sense

2008-04-11T13:19:00.000-07:00

It doen't take much effort to think green in some form or another. Some of you are probably making an impact without even knowing it. Any little effort you can make such as recycling plastic bags to using eco-friendly cleaning products can make a difference. FACT: Every year, Americans throw away 100 billion polyethylene plastic bags, and less than 1% of them are recycled.

Thinking in Green Fact

2008-04-11T13:04:00.000-07:00

FACT: Based on a tree 40 feet tall, the average American employee consumes 5,000 virgin sheets of copier paper each year. One ream (500 sheets) of virgin paper uses 6% of a tree.

SF Bay Digital

Napa Wineries Face Global Warming

2007-07-31T16:11:00.000-07:00

Napa Wineries Face Global Warming

The Napa and Sonoma microclimates produce world famous wines, but what happens if the climate changes? Scientists are predicting that global warming could increase the number of super-hot days in the California wine region, interfering with the way grapes ripen. Local scientists and wineries are beginning to look at how to prepare.

This Week on QUEST
QUEST is a new multi-media series from KQED, exploring local stories and people that impact science, nature and environmental issues across Northern California and beyond.

(some additional footage for this show was provided by SFBayImages.com)

Green Conference Tables - Franz Design Group.

2007-07-31T09:55:00.000-07:00

Green Conference Tables. Franz Design Group. www.franzconferencetables.com

Napa Wineries Face Global Warming Tuesday, July 31st at 7:30pm on KQED

2007-07-30T18:08:00.001-07:00

The QUEST team would like you to know that QUEST's TV story, Napa Wineries Face Global Warming , is set to premiere on KQED next Tuesday, July 31st, as one of the segments in the episode. Thanks so much for sharing your time and being part of this story!

The story will air Tuesday at 7:30 pm on KQED 9 & KQED HD on Comcast 709.

On Tuesday, the story will be posted on the QUEST website in its entirety - so you'll also be able to watch it there. I'll send around the link when it's live.

The Napa and Sonoma microclimates produce world famous wines, but what happens if the climate changes? Scientists are predicting that global warming could increase the number of super-hot days in the California wine region, interfering with the way grapes ripen. Local scientists and wineries are beginning to look at how to prepare.

Watch Napa Wineries Face Global Warming Tuesday, July 31st at 7:30pm on KQED 9 & KQED HD on Comcast 709 or online at www.kqed.org/quest.

SFBAYIMAGES.com has footage and photos in the show.