Material Consumption and Waste
About
The third section of Oakland's 2023 Equitable Climate Action Plan (ECAP) is Material Consumption and Waste (MCW), which focuses on all food and goods that we consume or purchase, and when and how we throw them away. Oaklanders have access to robust recycling and composting services, but recyclable and organic (compostable) materials still end up in the landfill. The MCW actions work to eliminate the disposal of organic materials to landfill and strengthen edible food recovery to feed our most food insecure residents. This ECAP section envisions a thriving, low-carbon, local economy where Oaklanders can repair and reuse products easily and avoid unnecessary or redundant purchases.
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List of ECAP Action Items
This table shows a list of the Material Consumption and Waste Action Items that are included in Oakland's 2030 ECAP. Each has its own lead department and implementation timeline.
| ECAP Action Title |
Lead Department |
Status |
| MCW-1: Eliminate Disposal of Compostable Organic Materials to Landfills |
Public Works Department |
In Progress |
| MCW-2: Strengthen Infrastructure and Partnerships for Edible Food Recovery |
Public Works Department |
In Progress |
| MCW-3: Eliminate Single-Use Plastics and Prioritize Reuse in Food Preparation |
Public Works Department |
Early Progress |
| MCW-4: Support Reuse, Repair, Recovery, and Refurbishment |
Public Works Department |
Not Begun |
| MCW-5: Expand Repair Resources |
Oakland Public Library, Economic and Workforce Development Department |
Early Progress |
| MCW-6: Establish a Deconstruction Requirement |
Planning & Building Department |
Early Progress |
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Plans and Reports
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