Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
An analysis of the City of Los Angeles’ current (2009) EPP ordinance and how it was implemented; barriers to full,…
Surplus Food Report
An analysis to determine the amount of surplus edible food generated by events held on City property suitable for rescue…
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Analysis
An analysis of the City of Los Angeles’ current regulations, guidelines and policies pertaining to EPS
Zero Waste Training Initiative
An overview of zero waste; an analysis of which city operations and practices are common to all departments and can…
Zero Waste Plan & Ordinance – City Facilities & Events
“Zero waste” has many definitions; the most ambitious means not disposing any waste into landfills. It’s an aspirational goal that…
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Ban Ordinance
EPS is commonly referred to as “foam” - and it’s a problematic material. It’s cheap, meaning inexpensive to manufacture and…
Expansion of Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance
Bags have been restricted in various cities for years because environmentally-preferable alternatives are readily available. Our reliance upon single-use plastic…
Plastics Pollution Policy Report Back
Proposed prioritization for adoption of three selected ordinances (citywide ban on expanded polystyrene -EPS - or “foam” foodware and other…
Plastics Pollution Policy Report
This report analyzed the environmental benefits and business impacts that would result from adoption of the more than a dozen…
Foodware Accessories on Request Report
Analysis of environmental benefits, availability of reusable/compostable alternatives, and business impacts that would result from adoption of the Ordinance.
Foodware Accessories on Request Ordinance
This Ordinance built upon the straws-on-request ordinance and is based on the same environmental considerations, and potential benefits to businesses…
Plastic Straws-on-Request Ordinance
Plastic straws are too often littered and make their way into waterways and then to our oceans, where they’re eaten…