The Zero Food Waste Act aims to cut food waste in half by 2035 by providing grants for research and projects that promote food waste reduction. This is important because reducing food waste can help the environment and save resources.
Zero Food Waste Act This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to study and reduce food waste. States, local governments, territorial governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations may apply for the grants.
1. This bill provides grants to help reduce food waste by 50 percent by 2035. 2. Eligible entities can receive funding to study food waste and develop reduction plans. 3. Grants can support projects that promote recycling and limit food waste disposal in landfills. 4. Entities must apply for grants and demonstrate how they will use the funds effectively. 5. The bill aims to improve data collection on food waste in local areas.
Local governments, businesses, and communities working to reduce food waste.