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Action: 8.2 | Beaverton Climate Action Plan Dashboard

Food and Goods / Wasted, landfilled, and carbon-intensive food is reduced /

8.2Provide education and resources on low-carbon food options

Progress

On time

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Planning
In Progress
Continuous

Description

Background

Even small shifts in meal choices can significantly reduce emissions while also offering health and cost-savings benefits. These changes don’t require giving up food preferences but encourage flexibility and awareness.

Progress Update

Sustainability & Recycling staff are developing educational resources around low-carbon food options that are healthy, affordable, and convenient.

Indicators

8e. Percent of outreach activities that include food impact education

Associated Activities

What's left to do?

2030
Establish low-carbon and zero-waste food policies for city-sponsored events.
This is a potential activity.
2035
Other activities and opportunities as they arise.
The actions above in "What's left to do" are not a comprehensive list and will grow and evolve as we pursue this strategy.

What are we doing?

2027
Including information on the impact of food choices as part of city-led waste outreach.
2027
Developing resources on affordable ways to cook low-carbon, low-waste meals.

Related strategies

8.1
In Progress (On time)
Reduce edible food waste through waste prevention and food recovery
8.3
In Progress (On time)
Increase community participation in composting programs

Summary and contacts

Objective

Associated Target(s)
- 100% of city food waste outreach activities include impact of food choices by 2027.

Recommended Leads & Key Partners

GHG Reduction Potential
Not quantified for this strategy.

City Roles

Information updated 10/22/2026

How this strategy contributes to the outcome