You've already switched to reusable water bottles and use public transport, but feel like you could do more for the world your kids will inherit? Discover how just a couple easy changes will help you live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
LessFillgood in Berkley is a modern twist on the old idea of doorstep milk delivery. Sign up to have bath and cleaning products delivered to your door in reusable bottles, jars and jugs. When you’re done, leave the empty containers out to be picked up, where they are refilled and redelivered. Delivery is available across the Bay Area or check out the brick-and-mortar store in Berkeley.
This San Mateo store was founded by a mom who wanted to find an easy way to cut down on her family’s waste. Byrd’s Filling Station is her answer to the problem: a one-stop shop, where you can get your bath, cleaning and food products without all the plastic packaging used in traditional grocery stores. Bring containers to refill on anything from sunscreen to cereal or buy a reusable container while you’re there.
Re-Up Refills in Oakland offers a range of kitchen, bath and food products at its shop, where you can buy your consumables in bulk. All food items are organic and all cleaning products are non-toxic. Re-Up Refills is open every day, with new products frequently hitting the shelves. Alongside the bulk refill products, the store also sells products made from eco-friendly materials, like wooden scrubbing brushes and reusable coffee filters.
Rainbow Grocery Co-Op has been open in the Mission District since 1975, selling affordable vegetarian food products. Rainbow Grocery has a large bulk goods department, where you can buy your food using reusable containers to cut down on wasteful packaging. With 800 different foods to choose from, this is one of San Francisco’s best places to shop without single-use plastic.
Boasting fabulous views of the San Francisco Bay and a delicious menu, Greens is San Francisco’s most famous vegetarian restaurant. Picky kids (and adults) are welcome, as the restaurant prides itself on pleasing all palates. Try the brunch, which is full of kid-favorite dishes like pancakes, a fruit and yogurt bowl and a PB & J sundae.
Nourish Cafe is a neighborhood restaurant offering meat-less sandwiches, smoothies and bowls. Kids will love one of the freshly-made smoothies, burgers or wraps on the menu. Nourish has two locations, at 6th Avenue in the Richmond District and Hyde Street in Lower Nob Hill.
This sleek plant-based restaurant serves up veggie versions of popular dishes like spaghetti and meatballs, burgers and pizza, so there’s something for everyone on the menu. Wildseed works with a registered dietician to create a nutritious menu, so you can feel good about taking the family out for dinner.