ECAP Action Title | Lead Department | Status |
MCW-1: Eliminate Disposal of Compostable Organic Materials to Landfills | Public Works Department | Ongoing |
MCW-2: Strengthen Infrastructure and Partnerships for Edible Food Recovery | Public Works Department | Started |
MCW-3: Eliminate Single-Use Plastics and Prioritize Reuse in Food Preparation, Distribution, and Sale | Public Works Department | Started |
MCW-4: Support the Reuse, Repair, Recovery, and Refurbishment Economy | Public Works Department | Not Started |
MCW-5: Expand Community Repair Resources | Public Works Department; Economic & Workforce Development Department | Not Started |
MCW-6: Establish a Deconstruction Requirement | Planning & Building Department | Not Started |
Material Consumption + Waste
The third section of Oakland’s 2030 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.
List of ECAP Action Items
This table shows the list of the MCW action items that are included in the ECAP. Each action item has its own lead department and implementation timeline.
Resources + Programs
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For updates on ECAP implementation, visit the City’s Sustainability Page, where you’ll find all ECAP topics and resources.