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Practical guidance on compostables, packaging programs, and running a tighter operation, from the team at Safra.
Sustainability LegislationSB 54 Packaging Law in Plain English: What It Means for Food Businesses
What the SB 54 packaging law requires, who counts as a producer, and what Bay Area food businesses need to buy differently now.
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Sustainability LegislationAB 1276 Compliance Checklist: Accessories and Condiments By Request Only
A step-by-step AB 1276 compliance checklist for accessories and condiments by request only, built for Bay Area restaurant and cafe counters.
Safra5 min read
Sustainability LegislationThere's No Composter Near Me, So What's the Point? The Honest Answer
Real answer on compostable packaging when there's no composter near me: what SB 1383 actually requires and what still gets landfilled.
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Sustainability LegislationNew California Compostable Labeling Laws: What Do They Mean for your Restaurant?
SB 343's chasing-arrows ban takes effect October 4, 2026, and AB 1201 tightens compostable claims. Here's what California restaurants need to know before ordering their next case of to-go packaging.
Safra5 min read
Sustainability LegislationCompostable vs Biodegradable vs Recyclable: What the Labels Legally Mean in California
California law treats compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable as separate certified claims, not synonyms. Here is what each one actually requires.
Safra5 min read