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The use of bio-based construction materials is growing. Many bio-based materials present fewer human and environmental health impacts compared to their petroleum- and mineral-based counterparts. However, particularly among highly processed composites, bio-based construction materials rely on adhesives to bind components together. It is critical to understand the role and impact of these adhesives. The wide range of adhesive technologies, each with distinct technical properties and potential health impacts, adds complexity to the selection process. Depending on the application, the adhesive

Have a class discussion about what students know and want to know about the transfer station, waste, the 4Rs, and more. Share the filled out chart with your StopWaste liaison to help them better facilitate your class's field trip experience. After your field trip you can discuss with the class what they learned.

Since 2010, StopWaste has convened the Multifamily Subcommittee of the U.S. EPA's California Home Energy Retrofit Coordinating Committee. Over the course of the grant, MF HERCC was convened on three separate occasions to present on and discuss issues pertinent to energy upgrades in the existing multifamily sector. As chair of the MF HERCC, StopWaste works with stakeholders in the multifamily sector to develop multifamily energy upgrade program design recommendations and standards. These recommendations have influenced the design of ratepayer-funded multifamily energy upgrade programs, leading

Achieving deep carbon reductions in rental properties is complicated because building owners often have little incentive to invest in energy efficiency when their tenants are the ones who foot the utility bills, an obstacle known as a “split incentive.” For this study, StopWaste and Franklin Energy surveyed and interviewed local government staff from 26 California jurisdictions to understand the characteristics of their rental housing inspection programs. Because we did not identify any California jurisdictions that have energy efficiency requirements as part of their rental housing inspection

This report, Accelerating Electrification of California’s Multifamily Buildings, is a deliverable for the Accelerating Multifamily Building Upgrades project. This project was funded by the California Energy Commission’s Local Government Challenge grant. The report provides policy context (Part 1) and functional technical information (Part 2) to accelerate the electrification of California’s existing multifamily buildings. Part 1, The Value Proposition of Electrification in Multifamily Housing, reviews the historical and policy context for multifamily building electrification, addresses the

These protocols are intended to be used in conjunction with the Building Performance Institute's (BPI) Technical Standards for the Building Analyst Professional, helping to clarify how to perform Combustion Appliance Safety testing in multifamily buildings.

40% of food in the U.S. is never eaten. Use this guide for a visual breakdown of how to organize your fridge for maximum freshness and minimum waste. Stocking your fridge with these tips will help your food stay fresh the longest.

Food date labels have little to do with safety and are only loosely related to quality. Many foods will still be good to eat well after those dates.

Learn which fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer inside or outside the fridge with this storage guide. Post the guide on your fridge for quick reference.

Watch this step-by-step guide on how to conduct a Fridge Reality Check to find out how much food is going uneaten in your fridge. Learn why food waste is an issue and how to reduce it with easy tips and tools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eILjLxgtHo