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Topic BriefsIn the wake of changes in global markets for recyclable materials, in 2019, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 1583, requiring CalRecycle to convene a Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets and Curbside Recycling.
This month’s KidScoop (Re)Generation activity is all about (Re)sponsible. How can we ask youth to save the earth if we don’t first provide opportunities for them to make connections and care in their own way about earth and our precious natural resources?
This activity invites students to share how they care about the earth and how by being responsible, we can be caring global citizens.
Growing cover crops is an excellent practice for all gardeners with an interest in building healthy soil, and especially for growing food. This handout covers the basics and gets you started with step-by-step guidance.
It is a requirement of StopWaste that any business or organization selected to receive grant funding maintain the following minimum insurance during the term of the Grant contract. As part of the application, grant applicant shall submit to StopWaste certificates of insurance for the policies listed below.
Topic BriefsStarting on January 1, 2022, cities and counties in California will be required to procure a minimum amount of products made from recycled organic waste each year. Affected jurisdictions can meet the requirement by procuring products for their use or to give away.
| 01/04/2021The California Green Business Network recently recognized StopWaste’s environmental and sustainability practices with its Certified Green Innovator status, the nonprofit’s highest-ranking tier.
| 12/15/2020At a recognition event this week, StopWaste acknowledged the recipients of the 2019 StopWaste Business Efficiency Awards, given for outstanding achievements in waste reduction.
Topic BriefsAs part of its annual Business Efficiency Awards, StopWaste is recognizing four Alameda County businesses for their efforts in upstream waste prevention through reuse, recycling, composting, and food waste prevention. Their leadership this year is particularly exemplary given the operational challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.