FOOD WASTE PREVENTION

CA Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) aims to reduce the amount of organic matter in landfills to reduce the amount of methane emissions generated and recover excess edible food to feed people in need. The following statewide targets need to be met: 

  • Reduce organic waste disposal 75% by 2025.

  • Rescue for people to eat at least 20% of currently disposed surplus food by 2025.

SB 1383 Resources

Infographic titled "Food Waste Prevention for Grocery Stores" with sections on analyzing food discard types and conditions, conducting waste audits, inventory management with icons of a pencil, apple, and clipboard.

Grocery Store Food Waste Prevention

Infographic titled 'Food Waste Prevention for Commercial Kitchens.' Sections on Purchasing, Storing, and Preparing with icons of documents, storage units, and a knife with a vegetable.

Restaurant Commercial Kitchens Food Waste Prevention