Packaging
These StopWaste projects are helping to reduce packaging waste and associated GHG emissions:
Reusable Bag Ordinance. In Alameda County, retailers are not allowed to provide single-use plastic carryout bags at checkout. Survey data shows:
Oakland-based Business Adopts How2Recycle Label
Oakland-based company Back to the Roots is the latest of several Alameda County business to adopt the new How2Recycle label for their packaging, with the help of incentive funding from StopWaste.
Prop. 67 Does Not Affect Countywide Reusable Bag Ordinance
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.
Reusable Bag Law
Since 2013, grocery stores and certain other food retailers in Alameda County have not been allowed to provide single-use plastic carryout bags at checkout, and the results have been great for our local environment.
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The Alameda County Waste Management Authority approved an expanded reusable bag ordinance for Alameda County. The expanded ordinance will apply to all stores and restaurants in the county, and will go into effect on May 1, 2017 for retail stores and November 1, 2017 for restaurants.
WMA Board Adopts Expanded Reusable Bag Ordinance for Alameda County
The Alameda County Waste Management Authority approved an expanded reusable bag ordinance for Alameda County. The expanded ordinance will apply to all stores and restaurants in the county, and will go into effect on May 1, 2017 for retail stores and November 1, 2017 for restaurants.
WMA Board Endorses Proposition 67 - Plastic Bag Ban Referendum
The WMA voted to support the position of Proposition 67, the Plastic Bag Ban Referendum, at the September 28, 2016 WMA Board meeting.
Reusable Bag Ordinance expansion planned
StopWaste is planning an expansion of the reusable bag ordinance to include all retail stores and restaurants.
Reusable Foodware Success Stories
Replacing disposable cups, plates, utensils and other food service items with reusables reduces cost, saves resources and prevents litter. Watch how Alameda County food businesses have made the switch, with help from StopWaste’s nonprofit partner Rethink Disposable.
For a limited time StopWaste is offering up to $2,500* and free, hands-on technical support to set you up with reusable foodware. Learn more.
ReThink Disposable Flyer
This flyer describes the ReThink Disposable program and has testimonials from participating businesses.
