Food waste in New Zealand

Restaurants, Grocers, Farmers – Hard-Hit by COVID-19 – Blast Legislation That Would Drive Up Food Costs, Upend CA’s Organic Food Waste Recycling Efforts

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

They say the bill would change regulations and add costs to 1.8 million businesses already being hard hit by COVID-19.

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  • They say the bill would change regulations and add costs to 1.8 million businesses already being hard hit by COVID-19.
  • Currently, many restaurants, grocers and retailers send food waste to farms for animal feed by using independent waste haulers that specialize in food waste-to-farm operations.
  • The bills opponents note that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prioritizes food waste for animal feed rather than composting or landfill disposal.
  • Food waste is a large contributor of greenhouse gases, with some estimating it is responsible for 10 percent of all carbon emissions.

Strong Roots Takes on the Global Food Waste Crisis One Pound at a Time

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Monday, March 2, 2020

Fresh produce waste is one of the largest contributors to global food waste, with the average US household throwing away 58% of fresh produce throughout the year.

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  • Fresh produce waste is one of the largest contributors to global food waste, with the average US household throwing away 58% of fresh produce throughout the year.
  • Strong Roots is committed to finding solutions to the global food waste crisis.
  • In purchasing one package of Strong Roots, approximately one pound of food waste is eliminated, as consumers can buy and eat only what is needed.
  • From farm to freezer, Strong Roots works to reduce waste through each phase of production.

Global Food Waste Management Market, 2020 - Challenges Include Intense Competition, Pricing Issues & Shifting Consumer Preferences - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 17, 2020

The report 2020 Global Food Waste Management Market, Size, Share, Outlook and Growth Opportunities' is a comprehensive work on the Food Waste Management markets, companies, types, applications, and end-user verticals.

Key Points: 
  • The report 2020 Global Food Waste Management Market, Size, Share, Outlook and Growth Opportunities' is a comprehensive work on the Food Waste Management markets, companies, types, applications, and end-user verticals.
  • The research study analyzes the Food Waste Management at global, regional and country levels with analysis of different types of Food Waste Management being included in the research.
  • The Food Waste Management report computes the 2020 market value in revenue terms based on the average Food Waste Management prices.
  • Global Food Waste Management industry size outlook, 2020-2026
    Types of Food Waste Management, 2020-2026
    Food Waste Management applications and end-user verticals market size, 2020-2026
    Food Waste Management market size across countries, 2020-2026
    5 leading companies in the industry-overview, SWOT, financials, and products

Local household waste collection FAQs (England and Wales)

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

This briefing aims to answer some of the frequently asked questions that constituents may have about their household waste collections.

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This briefing aims to answer some of the frequently asked questions that constituents may have about their household waste collections.

Kroger Reduced Food Waste Footprint in Supermarkets by 9% Last Year, Marking Another Measurable Action to Create a More Sustainable Future

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Monday, August 12, 2019

"The world around us is changing too a warming climate, global population growth, loss of biodiversity, water scarcity and more.

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  • "The world around us is changing too a warming climate, global population growth, loss of biodiversity, water scarcity and more.
  • Redirecting just one-third of the food wasted in the U.S. every year would more than feed those struggling with hunger."
  • Reduced Food Waste Footprint 9%:Kroger's food waste generated by retail stores decreased 9%, reducing both food waste and the greenhouse gases resulting from it.
  • Improved Food Waste Diversion 13%:Kroger achieved a 13% improvement in supermarket food waste diverted from landfill, moving from 27% diversion in 2017 to 40% in 2018.

Trump Administration Launches "Winning on Reducing Food Waste" Initiative

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30-40 percent of the food supply.

Key Points: 
  • In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30-40 percent of the food supply.
  • There are tremendous economic opportunities and possible cost savings for businesses and individual households that can result from reducing food waste.
  • And while businesses are a critical component of food waste reductions, consumer education is also key to the Winning on Reducing Food Waste Initiative.
  • We are delighted to be collaborating with our federal partners on the Winning on Reducing Food Waste initiative as we continue to explore additional ways to reduce food waste and make safe, nutritional foods available to all."