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ReFED’s Roadmap: A Blueprint for Combating Food Waste in America

ReFED’s comprehensive roadmap addresses the multifaceted issue of food waste in the United States. This blueprint outlines 27 efficient and scalable solutions that could divert 13 million tons of food waste, generating economic value by creating jobs, doubling food donations, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Beyond prevention, the roadmap encompasses recovery and recycling strategies, unlocking the potential to recover 1.8 billion meals and enable 9.5 million tons of waste diversion. Learn about the crucial crosscutting actions involving financing, policy adjustments, innovation, and education that are required to achieve a 20% reduction in food waste and pave the way for a broader 50% reduction goal by 2030.

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