CECC-4.3. Local Food Systems and Food Recovery

Core Benefits

Core benefits of this measure are Resiliency and Public Health

Introduction

Food systems, from production to waste, contribute to 37% of global GHG emissions. San Diego aims to tackle this issue by influencing private sector changes through policy and advocacy, including edible food recovery initiatives to combat food insecurity. The City has made progress in waste reduction through ordinances and diversion programs. Planning is underway to expand composting and prevent food waste in response to state mandates, requiring procedural changes and stakeholder coordination. Amendments to municipal codes align with state requirements, with ongoing efforts focused on collection operations, purchasing policies, enforcement, and public education.

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• Yellow = the action is delayed or late

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Measuring Success

Measures 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4 all focus on reducing the amount of waste that San Diegans send to the landfill. The indicators below provide different metrics for progress.

• “Disposal” means all solid waste from all sources within City of San Diego boundaries, transported by all types of haulers (including self-haul) to landfill, recycling, or other disposal facilities.
• The solid waste diversion rate refers to the amount of waste that does not end up in the landfill.
• Data on organic waste collected in compliance with S.B. 1383 is not yet available for reports; it will be added to the indicators when it is.