Change is required Implementation Is The Challenge

Who we are

About Circular Organics

Circular Organics offers functional solutions for compliance related challenges when dealing with California’s SB 1383 organic waste mandates. We create personalized systems aimed at reducing contamination, increasing organics diversion, and ensuring programs can work in real-world environments.

Change is required, implementation is the challenge

MULTI-FACETED SUPPORT

SB 1383 requires that both the public and private sectors make intentional and measurable efforts to divert organic waste from landfills and recover edible food.

While the policy exists at the state level, many operations struggle with localized and relevant implementation due to a lack of clarity. Without effective education and operational systems, staff are often variably trained on proper systems, resulting in inefficient and minimal change.

Our Services

Education

Circular Organics works on the city and county level to design and deliver education programs that help compliance with organics diversion requirements.
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Audits & Assessments

Restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, and other food service operations generate a significant portion of the organic waste going to landfills.
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Implementation

Many businesses want to comply but don’t know where to begin. Without knowledge of what actually works, the progress stagnates and no change occurs
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Beyond Legality - Community First

WHY IT MATTERS

SB 1383 requires that both the public and private sectors make intentional and measurable efforts to divert organic waste from landfills and recover edible food.

While the policy exists at the state level, many operations struggle with localized and relevant implementation due to a lack of clarity. Without effective education and operational systems, staff are often variably trained on proper systems, resulting in inefficient and minimal change.

Organic Waste Impact

The Landfill Crisis

5MTONS

Total organic waste landfilled annually in LA County

40% of the entire waste stream

The Landfill Crisis

1 in 2LBS

Half of all business trash is actually organic material

50% could be diverted today

The Landfill Crisis

500MILLION

Meals could be provided by recovering just 20% of edible food

Feeding our local communities

Water Retention

30KGAL

Of water retained per ton of compost applied to soil

Vital for drought resistance

Emission Savings

50KTONS

Of CO2e prevented by diverting only 10% of food waste

Equivalent to 10,000+ cars off the road

System Efficiency

75%RECOVERY

Potential material recovery rate in advanced recycling systems

From waste to valuable resource