Eco as an Afterthought: A Sustainable Living Guide to SF

When green became the new black a couple of years ago, SF wasn't impressed--organic food and upcycled clothing were already as common here as Diet Coke-bedribbled velour sweatsuits are everywhere else. As expected, "going green? in such a progressive city rarely necessitates changing a habit or even leaving the block, but you can always be greener. For sustained sustainable city living from the belly to the bedroom, look here.

Updated: April 19, 2010

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Painted Bird

1360 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

This newly transplanted Mission atelier offers a well-curated supply of vintage and dead stock apparel, shoes, and accessories at incredibly reasonable prices--and considerably less ?funny haha? than we've come to expect from SF's vintage selection.


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Plum Organic Beauty Llc

1921 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

Get your black hair dyed blond ammonia-free courtesy of Danica (Dann-eek-a), the one-woman miracle worker at the helm of Hayes Street's petit, rustic salon. On the menu: cuts, color, and 100% organic and paraben-free hair care products.


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The Workshop

1798 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

Local leaders of craft converge in this Divisidero space with the intention of teaching all things DIY: non-toxic screenprinting, brewing your own organic beer, and repurposed glass-jar terrarium building skills all make you look good come hobby listing time.


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Terroir

1116 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

With a staggering selection of organic, biodynamic, and dry-farmed wines from around the world, this Francophile's wet-dream is run by two Frenchies and a good ole boy in a SOMA space that feels like your coolest friend's wooden booze fort.


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Acupuncture Kitchen

2339 3rd St # 4r, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

Fix yourself up without meds at this serene, light-filled Dogpatch spot that boasts Chinese medicine-inspired acupuncture, herbal detox, massage, and organic facials to help you achieve that general wellness sort of glow.


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Fernseed

3436 Dimond Ave, Oakland, CA 94602 (map)

Repurposing old things to create cool, new things keeps usable stuff out of the trash, and this Oakland shop embodies that notion by offering everything from antique jewelry to chairs refurbished with rescued paint and fabrics, all done up in that coveted shabby-chic aesthetic.