18 US States introduced at least 52 bills against food waste this year, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
8 states have issued laws requiring businesses to separate food waste in an effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Food waste is the largest category of material dumped on landfills.
In 2019, 17,4 % of methane released into the atmosphere came from municipal solid waste landfills. A UN report published in May 2021 on the subject found that facilitating immediate methane reductions are the best way to counteract global warming.
