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Measure D, the county charter amendment that established the Recycling Board, mandates that the Recycling Board create and periodically update a Recycling Plan to plan, fund, and implement a comprehensive source reduction and recycling program. The current Recycling Plan extends through 2020, and is therefore in need of an update.

In 2018, StopWaste partnered with Alameda County school districts and food recovery organizations to pilot a new food donation program through the Smart Cafeteria Initiative. This program, funded in part by a grant from CalRecycle, was designed to help schools reduce waste through prevention, food share, re-serving, and donation to those in need. The project also reduces food packaging and utensils through source reduction and by replacing single-use disposables with reusables.The Smart Cafeteria Initiative provides technical assistance and equipment necessary for safe handling of food for

In Alameda County, 84 properties have earned the ReScape California Rated Landscape status, as of June 2020. The program scorecard helps project teams plan, track and verify the practices they implement to improve their landscapes. Previously known as Bay-Friendly, the recognition is a mark of excellence for sustainable landscapes in Northern California. The program is administered by ReScape California ( rescapeca.org). For more information, visit the 2020 Sustainable Landscapes Report.

Soil is a living ecosystem – a single tablespoon can contain billions of organisms. The healthier our soil, the more resilient our gardens, landscapes and farmlands are. Utilizing compost is the simplest way to create a beneficial environment for growing healthy, disease resistant plants. Using compost: Fosters living soils that contain high levels of organic matter. Saves water by helping the soil absorb and hold moisture. Increases carbon sequestration by stimulating plant growth and soil microbial activity. Improves crop yields. Recycles valuable organic resources and keeps them out of

Single-use wet wipes – baby, disinfectant, disposable – are ubiquitous in our society. Right now, people are using wet wipes in record numbers because of sanitation concerns and toilet paper shortages due to the COVID-19 crisis. One of the major issues with wipes is that many of these products are marketed as flushable, but are not compatible with sewer systems and infrastructure. Wipes have synthetic fibers made from cellulose that do not break down after being flushed and can catch on tree roots and accumulate with fats, oils, and grease and become large obstructions in the pipes.

Knowing how to properly store your fruit and vegetables can keep them fresher, longer, minimize trips to the grocery store, and help save money. Use this guide to identify what should be stored where.

https://www.youtube.com/v/dEM3t06pOAk Do you know the best way to store your berries? Find out in this video, and visit www.StopFoodWaste.org for more food-saving tips.

https://www.youtube.com/v/a3hMEcCZUXM A father and daughter solve the dinner time crunch and make the most of their leftovers. Find tips on how to stop food waste at www.StopFoodWaste.org.

A four-page introduction for Alameda County schools interested in setting up a donation program for surplus edible food. Includes guidance on legal protections, program models, food safety precautions and how to find and form a partnership with a food recipient non-profit partner. This guide was created in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District and to the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health.