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Abstract or Description
In an effort to combat GHG emissions from food waste, California passed Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) into law in 2016. The bill contains key provisions aimed at increasing edible food recovery. By rescuing food that would otherwise go to the landfill, California entities have been able to help save precious food and advance sustainable solutions to address climate change in their local communities. Since the food recovery requirements took effect in January of 2022, over 217,000 tons of unsold food have been recovered annually, providing more than 700 million meals to food-insecure Californians.
Publication Date
4-21-2025
Document Type
Report
Keywords
Food Recovery, Food Waste, Food Insecurity, SB 1383, Climate Resilience
Disciplines
Environmental Sciences | Food Science | Food Security | Food Studies | Nonprofit Administration and Management
Digital USD Citation
San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, "Building Climate Resilience Through Food Recovery" (2025). San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative. 40.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/40
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