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BrochuresReusable foodware service provider DeliverZero is bringing their take-out foodware system to Alameda County, supported by a StopWaste grant for reusable foodware infrastructure. Their innovative ambassador program invites residents to get involved in recruiting restaurants and other food businesses to sign up for DeliverZero’s services.
This example food donation agreement, developed and shared by Oakland Unified School District, provides an example and template for complying with SB 1383 local education agency food recovery and donation requirements.
SB 1383 regulations requires local education agencies with an on-site food facility to hold a written agreement with food recovery organizations and/or services that will recover their surplus edible food. This template is a simplified food recovery agreement that can fulfill this requirement.
Topic BriefsOver the last decade, Alameda County and the State of California have progressively tightened laws on plastic bag use, aiming to curb pollution, encourage sustainable practices, and reduce waste. These measures have notably decreased plastic bag consumption and helped protect our environment.
| 02/06/2024Timothy Burroughs, executive director of StopWaste, was elected as the board chair with unanimous support from the board members, recognizing his extensive experience in representing the interests of local governments, prioritizing the needs of disadvantaged communities, and working effectively with large public agency boards.
Topic BriefsResidential compost give away programs, which are called Compost Hubs, can help jurisdictions meet SB 1383 procurement requirements. StopWaste produced these resources to help jurisdictions start a Compost Hub:
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Download Compost Hub Program Guide.pdf (744.81 KB)
Download 22-05-19_MOU_CompostHub_Template.docx (73.28 KB)
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| 01/22/2024StopWaste is offering a total of $1.1 million in grant funding to businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and school districts in Alameda County for projects focused on focus on waste prevention, reuse, and recovery of food, goods and materials as well as development, marketing, and products made with recovered materials. Deadline to apply is March 14, 2024.
The City of Oakland passed a Reusable Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance.