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At a ceremony in June, 2025, public agency StopWaste named the recipients of the 2025 Environmental Leadership Awards, including home builder Veev by Lennar in Hayward and community-based nonprofit hospital and health system Washington Health in Fremont.
The annual awards program recognizes Alameda County entities for their leadership and innovations in advancing environmental sustainability, waste prevention and contributions to building healthy, climate resilient communities in Alameda County.
Veev by Lennar
This home builder’s innovative industrialized construction method significantly reduces waste, emissions and on-site disruption typical for new home construction. Their homes are built with light gauge steel and high-performance materials instead of wood, making them resistant to fire, pests and moisture.
Fully electrified and gas-free, each home includes solar panels, energy storage and an EV charger, supporting healthy indoor air and a smaller environmental footprint.
Washington Health
Washington Health has set up a program to recover surplus food from their patient and cafeteria dining operations and distribute it to community members. Since partnering with local food rescue nonprofit Daily Bowl in 2023, they have recovered and donated over 13,000 pounds of surplus food, including ready-to-serve meals.
Washington Health also integrated a plate warmer system into their dining operations that keeps food warmer longer, reducing patient plate waste by more than half. Further cutting waste, Washington Health serves food on reusable dishes, not disposables.
