Trend: More States Keeping Food Waste out of Landfills

Why is happening? California was the 1st state to prohibit food waste in land fills. Landfills are the 3rd largest source of methane from human activity.

Why is this important? California also made it mandatory that all cities and counties provide organic waste collection services to all businesses and residences.

How will this be important? In 2021, 50 bills addressing food waste were introduced in 18 states. Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Washington all prohibit food waste in landfills. The food waste is turned into compost, biofuels, and sometimes ultimately into electricity.

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