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StopWaste is seeking qualified individuals or firms with expertise in working with government agencies on recycled product procurement issues and environmentally preferable purchasing. Full details available in the attached document.
Due Date: Monday March 30, 2026 at 5:00PM PST.
Topic BriefsResidential buildings account for a large share of California’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, yet buyers, renters, and homeowners rarely have clear, standardized information about a home’s energy performance.
| 03/02/2026Starting July 1, 2026, a StopWaste Regulatory Fee will appear on customer garbage bills in Alameda County. The fee helps fund programs required by California to keep compostable and recyclable materials out of landfills, reduce food waste, recover surplus edible food for donation, and to prevent plastic bag pollution.
When holding an event (trainings, workshops, meetings, celebration, etc.) there are opportunities to reduce waste through purchasing decisions. This SPG highlights opportunities for supplies like paper products, food and beverages, and food service ware.
Crowe LLP (Crowe) conducted this first phase of the Five-year Financial and Compliance Assessment of funds raised through the Alameda County Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiative Charter Amendment (“Measure D”). This work will be conducted in two (2) phases. The Phase I portion covered the three (3) fiscal years of 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24.
Topic BriefsCompostable plastic is a material marketed as a more sustainable alternative to conventional plastic, and is increasingly used for foodware, bin liners, and packaging.
This guide gives K–12 schools a practical overview of commercially available reusable foodware options and dishwashing equipment, including current pricing. The Products List catalog common products and provide key purchasing considerations.
This guide gives a high-level overview of the steps and decisions needed to transition to reusable foodware, with an emphasis on the financial considerations.