New West Coast Collaborative to Reduce Food Waste
StopWaste has joined one of the largest public-private partnerships in the world, led by the Pacific Coast Collaborative, to reduce and prevent wasted food by 50 percent by 2030.
Recycling Plan Update - September 2020
Measure D, the county charter amendment that established the Recycling Board, mandates that the Recycling Board create and periodically update a Recycling Plan to plan, fund, and implement a comprehensive source reduction and recycling program. The current Recycling Plan extends through 2020, and is therefore in need of an update.
Smart Cafeteria Initiative - July 2020
In 2018, StopWaste partnered with Alameda County school districts and food recovery organizations to pilot a new food donation program through the Smart Cafeteria Initiative. This program, funded in part by a grant from CalRecycle, was designed to help schools reduce waste through prevention, food share, re-serving, and donation to those in need.
Sustainable Landscapes in Alameda County - June 2020
In Alameda County, 84 properties have earned the ReScape California Rated Landscape status, as of June 2020.
The program scorecard helps project teams plan, track and verify the practices they implement to improve their landscapes.
Previously known as Bay-Friendly, the recognition is a mark of excellence for sustainable landscapes in Northern California. The program is administered by ReScape California (rescapeca.org).
Building Healthy Soil with Compost - May 2020
Soil is a living ecosystem – a single tablespoon can contain billions of organisms. The healthier our soil, the more resilient our gardens, landscapes and farmlands are. Utilizing compost is the simplest way to create a beneficial environment for growing healthy, disease resistant plants.
Using compost:
The Problem with “Flushable” Wipes - April 2020
Single-use wet wipes – baby, disinfectant, disposable – are ubiquitous in our society. Right now, people are using wet wipes in record numbers because of sanitation concerns and toilet paper shortages due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Fruit and Veggie Storage Guide - March 2020
Knowing how to properly store your fruit and vegetables can keep them fresher, longer, minimize trips to the grocery store, and help save money. Use this guide to identify what should be stored where.
New Educational Videos Present School Food Share Program
Approximately 40 percent of edible food in the U.S. ends up in landfills, never reaching a plate, despite the fact that one out of five residents (2/3 are children and seniors) faces food insecurity in Alameda County.
Understanding School Food Share Program
Go on a journey with American High School students in Fremont, California, as they discuss the issue of wasted food and how their school is addressing it through an innovative food share table program. The video shows best practices in setting up a food share table, food recovery, and factoids surrounding wasted food.
