Core benefits of this measure are Resiliency and Public Health
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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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.