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Passed in 2016, SB 1383 aimed to reduce emissions by diverting organic waste from landfills. A key component of the law requires food recovery from large-scale food generators, such as restaurants with more than 250 seats, grocery stores, hospitals, schools, and similar entities. These organizations donate surplus food to reduce waste and help feed those in need. The regulations, which took effect in 2022, target food waste as a major contributor to landfill methane emissions, accounting for roughly a third of the total. With over one-fifth of California’s population facing food insecurity in 2020, recovering wasted food can also play a crucial role in addressing hunger.
