Purchasing 30% post-consumer recycled content paper is now law in California for cities and counties.
SB 1383 Paper Procurement Resources
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City and counties across California are required to purchase paper with 30% post-consumer recycled content and that is recyclable, due to a new State law aimed at combating climate change.
Alameda County Office of Sustainability is taking a leadership role in supporting local government compliance with these regulations. Please check out the resources below to learn more.
Green Purchasing Roundtable Webinars
We have hosted a series of webinars on the SB 1383 Paper Procurement to help build understanding of the regulations, provide tips for implementation and build capacity of current or potential paper vendors working with cities in the County.
Workshop 1 for cities: Paper Procurement Overview and Resources
Workshop 2 for cities: Compliant Paper Purchasing With or Without a Contract
Workshop 3 for current and potential vendors to cities:
Resources for Cities
- Factsheet
- Sample Questions for Vendors
- Select SB 1383 Compliant Office Paper Products
- Bid Excerpts
- Contract Piggybacking Resources
- Select SB 1383 Compliant Market Assessment for Janitorial Products
- Select SB 1383 Compliant Market Assessment for Copy Paper
Resources for Vendors
- Factsheet
- Select SB 1383 Compliant Office Paper Products
- Select SB 1383 Compliant Market Assessment for Copy Paper
- Select SB 1383 Compliant Market Assessment for Janitorial Products
Disclaimer: The information contained herein shall not be construed as legal advice. Alameda County has compiled this information to support local government compliance efforts with SB 1383. The County makes no warranties and accepts no responsibility for compliance of other jurisdictions. Seek the advice of your legal counsel for questions regarding your jurisdiction's compliance efforts.