Composting Key to Soil Health and Climate Protection
Composting reduces waste and builds healthy soil to support local food production and protect against the impacts of extreme weather, from droughts to heavy rainfall.
Vendors of Compostable or Recyclable Food Service Ware and Bags
The San Francisco Department of the Environment maintains this list of distributors of compostable products, such as plates, cutlery, and to-go containers. Includes distributors’ contact information.
Enriching California Farms with Compost
Published on May 1, 2014
Food scraps become nutrient-rich compost that's used to grow crops on farms, like Terra Bella Family Farm in Alameda County.
Public Attitudes Toward Food Scrap and Curbside Recycling - August 2009
Results of Public Opinion Surveys for StopWaste by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates.
Public Attitudes Toward Food Scrap Recycling - November 2007
Results of public opinion surveys for StopWaste.Org conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates.
Conducted in conjunction with Public Attitudes Toward Curbside Recycling -November 2007.
Food Scrap Recycling (Residential) Survey Results – May 2004
Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Program Focus Group Findings – March 2002
Composting Survey and Target Analysis - Executive Summary
Results of a November 2002 public opinion survey conducted by the Evans/McDonough Company for the Alameda County Waste Management Authority regarding landscaping, organic waste disposal, and composting.
Composting Survey of October 2005 (Summary)
Results of the October 2005 public opinion survey conducted by the Evans/McDonough Company (EMC) for the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) / StopWaste.Org on composting and organic waste disposal, including food scrap recycling, in Alameda County.
