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Preventing Waste for Schools

StopWaste helps students, teachers and school district staff across Alameda County become leaders in preventing waste in schools.

Reducing waste before recycling saves resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. But just as importantly, it saves time and money! We offer waste reduction services to help schools and school districts in Alameda County cut costs and operate more efficiently.

Check out the waste prevention links below including:

Preventing Waste for Residents

StopWaste provides waste prevention information and inspiration for Alameda County residents. We offer free resources to make it easier for you to reduce waste every day and have a greener, healthier home, garden and neighborhood.

If you are an Alameda County resident looking for ways to save money, help the environment and prevent waste, you’ve come to the right place: StopWaste.

In this Preventing Waste section of our website, you’ll find great ideas for reducing waste at home:

Investor Owned Utilities Programs MF Weatherization Forum

State’s Department of Community Services and Development

MF HERCC Report Draft-10072010

Multifamily Whole Building Audit Protocol Template

Energy Budget Field Data Sheet

MF HERCC Agenda 10-2010

MFR HERCC Presentation 10-2010

Energy-Wise Remodel: Oakland, CA

When Judi Ettlinger and Carl Gardeman began remodeling their Oakland home in 1999, they made energy efficiency a top priority. The project initially involved expanding an unfinished area at the back of the house to include a family room, laundry, guest bedroom, half kitchen, one and a half baths, and areas for exercise and study.

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