Although some may think San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is controversial, he is certainly a man of action. Earlier this week, Mayor Newsom ordered all city departments to purchase only 100 percent recycled paper, instead of the current requirement to use paper made from at least 30 percent recycled paper. This means San Francisco joins nine other cities and counties who also purchase only 100 percent recycled paper. Together, these 10 cities and counties will save an estimated 67,000 trees per year through the use of 100 percent recycled paper.
How is the city going to afford this? Mayor Newsom also ordered a 20 percent reduction in the amount of paper used to offset the higher cost of 100 percent recycled paper. No matter what you think about Gavin Newsom politically, you have to applaud his efforts and the action he is taking to help conserve our natural resources.
Very cool. Another reason why he’s Mayor McHottie.