Compliance with SB1383 – We help the food generators.
What is SB 1383? Also known as the Organics Recycling Law, was signed into law in 2016, SB 1383 aims to reduce organic waste sent to landfills by 75% by 2025 (compared to 2014 levels). It also requires California to recover 20% of edible food currently being thrown away and redirect it to feed people in need.
Why it matters:
- Organic waste in landfills produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
- Recovering edible food helps address food insecurity while conserving resources.
Who’s affected?
- Residents and businesses: Must separate organic waste like food scraps and yard waste for recycling.
- Food generators (e.g., grocery stores, restaurants): Must donate surplus edible food to food recovery organizations.
- Local governments: Must implement programs for organic waste recycling and edible food recovery.
Impact:
This law represents a major step toward sustainability, benefiting the environment and communities by reducing waste and feeding those in need.
Organizations like Peninsula Food Runners are key to fulfilling SB 1383’s goals by rescuing and redistributing food to where it’s needed most!
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