Resource Library
- News | 01/20/2017
The State of California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) has awarded StopWaste one of its 2016 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership (GEELA) Awards for its multi-step school program.
- Policies
Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Mandatory Recycling and Single Use Bag Reduction Ordinances
August 2016
PoliciesOrdinance 2012-2 as Amended by Ordinance 2016-2
"Reusable Bags Ordinance" (RBO)Ordinance Regulating The Use Of Carryout Bags And Promoting The Use Of Reusable Bags
Adopted October 26, 2016
Starting May 1, 2017:
Success StoriesElementary, middle and high school students from across the County have been showing fans how to properly sort recyclables and compostables from trash at Cal football and basketball games as part of our partnership with Cal Athletics which began in 2014. Now Cal Athletes are helping out at the schools.
- Success Stories
During the last two years, StopWaste has been working with Memorial Tabernacle Church in North Oakland and their Youth Going Green (YGG) Program to help spread the word about the importance of composting, recycling, and energy efficiency programs. We are excited to share the series of tutorial videos we made with their help.
- Policies
This Plant Legend template and example of a filled-out template are adapted from the Bay-Friendly Landscape Scorecard. They can be used to facilitate compliance with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO).
- News | 11/14/2016
With the passage of Proposition 67, California became the first state in the nation to enact a state law to ban plastic shopping bags. The passage of Proposition 67 does not change the implementation of the expanded reusable bag ordinance in Alameda County.
Gone are the days of mowing, but your role is in the garden is still necessary and important. This video gives you tips for dealing with weeds and pests, feeding your soil, and pruning.
