Food-waste bill would tackle problem nationwide

A new bill introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, and Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Maine Democrat, aims to lower food waste nationally by targeting schools and federal food vendors. The Food Recovery Act calls on public schools to make use of “ugly” fruits and veggies; makes grants available for compost operations; includes the… » Read More

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