Wasted food is a growing problem in our modern society and an untapped opportunity. In 2015 alone, more than 39 million tons of food waste was generated, with only 5.3 percent diverted from landfills and incinerators for composting. EPA estimates that more food reaches landfills and incinerators than any other single material in our everyday trash, constituting 22 percent of discarded municipal solid waste.
FAQ for Amazon & eBay Food Sellers
eBay allows the sale of food that is nearing it’s expiration date. Amazon does not. Amazon (Fullfillment by Amazon or “FBA”) requires that food items received at any of their distribution centers have a minimum remaining shelf life that is greater than 90 days. Items within 50 days of the expiration date at the time of arrival will be marked for disposal by Amazon.