Eco Waste Tracker launched for businesses in California

San Diego-based Eco Waste Tracker LLC has launched its software platform in California in response to what it says are often-overlooked challenges of waste management administration within businesses, especially where manual processes prevail.

The company adds that California’s SB 1383 regulations—which took effect Jan. 1—have added a layer of complexity, mandating that all companies subscribe to organics collection services, setting stringent record-keeping requirements for edible food generators such as grocery stores, food distributors, hotels, schools, restaurants and more. Under the legislation, businesses must track weights, capture relevant contact information and consolidate specific documents and records related to their waste management practices.

While jurisdictions and waste haulers have had software solutions to assist with SB 1383 compliance and waste management administration, Eco Waste Tracker says waste generators have lacked a centralized platform for easy and efficient data management, and manual processes can make compliance with the legislation labor-intensive and time-consuming.

Starting at $18 per month, Eco Waste Tracker says it offers a seamless, user-friendly tool to transform waste management administration and SB 1383 compliance into an opportunity for operational efficiency, cost savings and positive environmental impact.

“The Eco Waste Tracker journey wasn’t initially about developing software; it was about addressing an unmet need to bridge the gap between sustainability and accessible technology,” says Eco Waste Tracker founder Joanna Dubbeldam. “Many companies aren’t aware of their overall waste production. Eco Waste Tracker simplifies complexities for non-techie users, ensuring an intuitive and practical digital solution for anyone committed to better waste management, sustainability tracking and SB 1383 compliance.”

The software tool enables customers to add a view-only audit login so jurisdictions can see only the relevant data needed during inspections without compromising the entire system’s integrity.

“Many waste management inspectors review manual tracking systems where nothing is centralized or streamlined,” says Elizabeth Murphy, founder of San Diego-based nonprofit Sustainability is Sexy and Santosha Nutrition. “Through my work with SB 1383 compliance, businesses struggle with never-ending paperwork. Eco Waste Tracker is such an incredible solution that simplifies the process for waste generators and local jurisdictions.”

Key features of the Eco Waste Tracker software include:

• simplification of SB 1383 record keeping by measuring weights, centralizing program details and uploading documents in one place;
• the ability to record waste weights without having to manually weigh bins with the tool’s build-in waste conversion calculator, featuring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s preloaded volume-to-weight formulas for 154 materials;
• the option to track every type of waste a company produces and generate easy-to-understand reports that help with compliance and make intelligent decisions based on actual data;
• access to the full CRM capability tailored for suppliers and partners, with each contact having a dedicated page offering reminders, correspondence notes and seamless communication management;
• and the ability for administrators to set up multiple users with varying access levels—edit, data entry or view-only—with the ability to give remote access to jurisdictions to see only the relevant data needed during inspections.

“With the enforcement of SB 1383 becoming mandatory for every business in California as of January 1, 2024, the Eco Waste Tracker is poised to become an indispensable tool for companies striving to comply with the legislation while actively contributing to a more sustainable future,” the software developer says.