As part of Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is launching Ace the Waste! A student competition for food waste reduction ideas. This first-ever competition calls on students to come up with creative solutions to reduce food loss and waste in the United States. The Winning on Reducing Food […]
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United States Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
In November 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the formation of the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions group and presented the first set of 2030 Champions. U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions are businesses and organizations that have made a public commitment to reduce […]
Food Waste Fact #1
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 […]
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 […]