StopWaste partners with Alameda County schools to build a culture of sustainability — from classroom curriculum to cafeteria operations. Find resources tailored to your role.

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Reusable lunch trays on a wooden table with student looking up at the camera while eating.

For Teachers

Standards-aligned curriculum, classroom activities, and educator guides for K-12.
Three bins and a food share cart at school

For Students

Leadership programs, field trips, competitions, and creative storytelling projects.
Lunch staff sorting food share items

For Administrators

District partnerships, grant funding, and compliance with state food recovery laws.
Adult providing support to students in cafeteria

For Facilities Staff

Bin setup, waste audits, food recovery, and reusable foodware resources.
4Rs Action Heros

CURRICULUM

The 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot

24 standards-aligned lessons in English and Spanish bring waste reduction to life through hands-on activities, superhero characters, and real-world connections. Available for 4th grade with adapted resources for K-3 and 5th-12th.
EXPLORE THE CURRICULUM

FOOD RECOVERY

Keep Good Food Out of the Trash

Schools are required to recover surplus edible food under SB 1383. StopWaste helps with food share tables, donation partnerships, and cafeteria-level food waste prevention through the Smart Cafeteria Initiative.
FOOD RECOVERY AT SCHOOL

Classroom & Curriculum

Programs & Partnerships

Operations & Compliance