We all know that all to often an excessive amount of food in the United States is wasted and ends up in landfills. Here’s some good news, taken from a recent Waste Age newsletter: New York City is doing something about it. With it being our largest city, I think that’s a great place to start and set an example.
The article started, “The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has begun enforcement of a city law requiring some larger restaurants, chain restaurants and grocery stores to separate their food waste from their trash and ensure it is beneficially reused, not sent to a landfill. The fine for a violation starts at $250.”
Food waste ending up in landfills releases the harmful greenhouse gas Methane. This gas is a major contributor to climate change. Fortunately, that same food waste can be turned into compost or renewable energy instead. And some may even be able to be used as a food source.
