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- | 01/23/2025
Food waste is a big problem in California - annually the state disposes of six million tons of food. The issue extends to schools, where an estimated $5 million worth of food is lost every day in schools nationwide. Learn about successful food waste prevention approaches and initiatives in EU and US schools.
Topic BriefsMaterials such as plastic pallet wrap, cardboard boxes, and wooden pallets are essential for securely transporting goods and products across the supply chain. However, these materials are typically discarded after just one use, generating significant packaging waste.
| 01/16/2025StopWaste is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and school districts in Alameda County to fund waste prevention equipment. The deadline to apply is February 24, 2025.
Unlocking Funding for Material Reuse
Agenda – BADWG Reuse Infrastructure
Shifting Practices for Material Reuse
At our October meeting on funding strategies, presenters explored funding strategies to catalyze deconstruction and reuse markets but recognized entrenched barriers in procurement and integration processes optimized for a linear system that limit large-scale demand for reclaimed materials.
The meeting focused on codes and compliance, with discussions on the importance of policy considerations and governance support for deconstruction and reuse, and the role of government in regulating the industry and promoting sustainable practices.
ReThink Disposable collaborated with the Middletown Public School District in Connecticut to eliminate disposable foodware across all school cafeterias. This shift is projected to save the district over $120,000 in avoided purchasing costs.
This sample foodware item overview is provided as a reference to assist with your Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grant application.
To learn more about StopWaste's Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants, click here.
Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) implemented reusable foodware in all 12 of its elementary schools, achieving annual savings of $25,000.
Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) is working to transition the entire district to reusable foodware. This case study highlights Phase 1 of their initiative, focusing on the successful transition of three schools to reusables.