California has adopted a cutting-edge environmental goal of eliminating food waste from our landfills, in order to reduce methane gas, a major contributor to global warming. SB 1383 aims to extend landfill life, decrease harmful emissions, create compost, and provide food for hungry residents. But training people to properly dispose of food waste is challenging.
N&R Publications has created stories to inform and educate people about the right way to dispose of food waste. We work with local municipalities to develop informative pieces that celebrate successes while addressing the unique needs of each region.
Published May 2024
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The Agency strives to provide information related to Tehama County’s solid waste programs, plans, elements and progress towards reducing the amount of waste entering the landfill, and conserving natural resources while protecting human health and the environment. This outreach campaign is funded by a grant from CalRecycle.
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Published Sep 2023
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Learn where your recyclables go—and why it matters In a consumer-centric society overflowing with countless products, each needing to take a different path towards reuse, it’s easy to question if a plastic bottle dropped in the recycling bin really makes a difference. But it can—and it does.
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Learn where your recyclables go—and why it matters In a consumer-centric society overflowing with countless products, each needing to take a different path towards reuse, it’s easy to question if a plastic bottle dropped in the recycling bin really makes a difference. But it can—and it does.
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Published May 2023
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The Agency strives to provide information related to Tehama County’s solid waste programs, plans, elements and progress towards reducing the amount of waste entering the landfill, and conserving natural resources while protecting human health and the environment.
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Published Nov 2022
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Reducing food waste is an important step forward for the entire community: it lengthens the life of landfills, cuts down on greenhouse emissions, creates compost for gardens and farms, and gets still edible food to hungry residents. Learn how to do your part.
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Published Nov 2022
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Reducir el desperdicio de alimentos es un paso importante. ¡Conozca cómo puede cumplir su parte!
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Published Jun 2022
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Butte County is a place of natural beauty with countless opportunities for recreation in both rural and urban environments. Many Butte County residents live in one of the five incorporated towns or cities: Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville or Paradise. Butte County government provides services to residents through 23 diverse departments. Services include elections, road maintenance, public safety, solid waste disposal, and health and human services.
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Published Dec 2021
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Throwing food away creates a myriad of problems--diverting it has a wealth of benefits. And now a new California law--SB 1383--is mandating residents and businesses reduce the amount of food that goes to landfills by 75% and divert 20% more still-edible food to feed hungry Californians. Learn how San Diego County Department of Public Works is addressing these changes, as well as how to do it, who it helps and why it matters.
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Published Sep 2021
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A new law, SB 1383, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022, and mandates a 75% reduction of organic waste disposal in landfills, as well as a 20% rescue of currently wasted food, by 2025. Learn how to do it, who it helps and why it matters.
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Published Feb 2020
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California is embracing large-scale composting as a way of reducing waste in landfills while safeguarding some of the Golden State’s greatest assets: its soil, its water and the health of its people!
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Published Oct 2019
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Currently diverting over a million pounds of food from landfills annually, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank helps eradicate food insecurity throughout Los Angeles County while safeguarding the environment from unnecessary waste. However, changed behavior at every level of the food cycle is essential to fight hunger and protect the environment. Whether a farmer, retailer, consumer or nonprofit, discover how you can reduce waste and support your community with Los Angeles Regional Food Bank!
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Published Oct 2018
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When we think of how much food we consume or waste, it's often just a passing twinge as we navigate busy lives. But what if we could make a significant impact simply by performing important food-related tasks differently? Each year, residents and businesses in the county produce 500,000 tons of food waste — so everyone needs to work together to adopt new and simple habits to dispose of food waste properly! Learn more about how to help San Diego County and the environment in this publication.
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Published Sep 2018
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Learn why organics recycling is just the latest way Yolo County is making sure our community doesn't "waste" our waste.
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Published Sep 2018
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Learn why organics recycling is just the latest way Yolo County is making sure our community doesn't "waste" our waste.
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Published Aug 2017
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Do you know what to do with your food scraps? Find out how we can save our landfills by composting food waste, turning it into a valuable resource. Plus get everyday tips for ways to reduce food waste at home, at school, at work and while dining out.
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