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# Zero Food Waste Coalition

Key Actions for Policymakers to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

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- [Zero Food Waste Coalition celebrates restored funding for the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production in Senate-Passed Bill](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-celebrates-restored-funding-for-the-office-of-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production-in-senate-passed-bill/) - The Zero Food Waste Coalition is proud to have been a part of the organizations, community advocates, and Congressional members who tirelessly advocated for the restoration of funding of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production in the Senate-passed Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill.
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition Releases Open Letter Urging Congress to Reauthorize the Farm Bill in 2024](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-releases-open-letter-urging-congress-to-reauthorize-the-farm-bill-in-2024/) - Today, the Zero Food Waste Coalition released an open letter to Congress encouraging them to take swift action to reauthorize the Farm Bill in 2024, as well as recommending specific improvements for food loss and waste provisions. In addition to the founding Zero Food Waste Coalition members—Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic, ReFED,
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition Submits Comments on the Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-submits-comments-on-the-draft-national-strategy-for-reducing-food-loss-and-waste-and-recycling-organics/) - This week, the Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC) submitted comments on the EPA, USDA, and FDA’s Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics. The goals of this strategy are to prevent food loss and waste; increase the recycling rate of food and other organic materials; reduce GHG emissions; save households
- [Broad Food Industry Support for Food Date Labeling Act](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/broad-food-industry-support-for-food-date-labeling-act/) - Over 25 industry supporters have signed the Zero Food Waste Coalition’s open letter urging Congress to support the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act of 2023 (H.R.3159, S.1484) (FDLA) and encourage them to include it in the upcoming Farm Bill. The FDLA aims to reduce food waste by establishing a standardized dual-date labeling scheme for date-labeled
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition Hosts First In-Person Advocacy Event on Capitol Hill](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-hosts-first-in-person-advocacy-event-on-capitol-hill/) - Last week, the Zero Food Waste Coalition hosted a two-day advocacy event on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The first-of-its-kind event, which took place on March 19 and 20, included a legislative training session, coordinated Congressional meetings, and a reception. During the two-day event, the coalition: Had 30+ of its members participate Attended 50+ Meetings
- [ZFWC Releases Open Letters Requesting Funding for Food Loss & Waste Prevention in FY2025 Appropriations Process](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zfwc-releases-open-letters-requesting-funding-for-food-loss-waste-prevention-in-fy2025-appropriations-process/) - For the first time, the Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC) is participating in the Appropriations process by requesting the committees provide funding to address food loss and waste in fiscal year 2025. Appropriations is one of most significant opportunities for advocates to voice their priorities and concerns to Congress by suggesting where funding should be
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition Celebrates Senator Stabenow’s Farm Bill Proposal, Applauds Inclusion of Food Waste Provisions](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-celebrates-senator-stabenows-farm-bill-proposal-applauds-inclusion-of-food-waste-provisions/) - Earlier this week, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow of the Senate Agriculture Committee released a detailed section-by-section proposal for the Farm Bill. The proposal includes several bipartisan food waste provisions that will help combat food loss and waste. The Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC) applauds Chairwoman Stabenow for her continued commitment to food waste reduction and looks forward to
- [The Zero Food Waste Coalition Applauds New Funding and Expansion of Federal Interagency Collaboration to Reduce Food Loss and Waste](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/the-zero-food-waste-coalition-applauds-new-funding-and-expansion-of-federal-interagency-collaboration-to-reduce-food-loss-and-waste/) - The Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC) applauds the inclusion of USAID in the Federal Interagency Collaboration to Reduce Food Loss and Waste, which was renewed last week. This formal agreement between the USDA, EPA, FDA, and now USAID is a critical step to reducing food waste and helping the U.S. reach its goal of cutting
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition Hosts Food Loss and Waste Prevention Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-hosts-food-loss-and-waste-prevention-advocacy-day-on-capitol-hill/) - Last week, the Zero Food Waste Coalition hosted an in-person advocacy day on Capitol Hill—attended by 35+ of its members—to continue urging Congress to prioritize food loss and waste (FLW) prevention efforts in federal policy. Given the recent movement on the 2024 Farm Bill, fiscal year 2025 Appropriations, and the National Strategy for Reducing Food
- [ZFWC celebrates implementation funding awarded to three food waste projects through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zfwc-celebrates-implementation-funding-awarded-to-three-food-waste-projects-through-the-climate-pollution-reduction-grants/) - Late last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRGs), a two-phase program that provides $250 million for noncompetitive planning grants to develop Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAP) and Comprehensive Climate Action Plans (CCAP) and $4.6 billion in competitive implementation grant funding to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition, in partnership with Divert, Publishes Food Waste Legislative Tracker](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-in-partnership-with-divert-publishes-food-waste-legislative-tracker/) - The Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC), in partnership with Coalition member Divert, and founding coalition member Harvard Law School Food Law & Policy Clinic, released a comprehensive Food Waste Legislative Tracker to advance opportunities to push food waste prevention and diversion laws across the country. This interactive database provides an overview of wasted food prevention,
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition celebrates finalized National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics; applauds updates aligned with its recommendations](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-celebrates-finalized-national-strategy-to-reduce-food-loss-and-waste-and/) - Earlier this month, the White House finalized a National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics after holding a public comment period on a draft strategy released by USDA, FDA, and EPA. The Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC) applauds updates in the final strategy that are aligned with many of its recommendations,
- [ZFWC Founding Member ReFED Releases New Study Revealing Methane Hotspots Caused by Food Waste](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zfwc-founding-member-refed-releases-new-study-revealing-methane-hotspots-caused-by-food-waste/) - Last week, founding member of the Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC), ReFED — with support from the Global Methane Hub — released a study revealing methane hotspots from uneaten food in the U.S. The report also included corresponding solutions that can reduce food waste and slash methane emissions. This first-of-its-kind data emphasizes that wasting less food is a critical
- [ZFWC Celebrates EPA’s Announcement of Funding Opportunities to Advance Recycling Infrastructure and Support Food Waste Prevention Education](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zfwc-celebrates-epas-announcement-of-funding-opportunities-to-advance-recycling-infrastructure-and-support-food-waste-prevention-education/) - The Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC) is excited to see the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) dedicate $117 million in grants focused on recycling and wasted food prevention. It's an important step in addressing the 38% of food that goes unsold and uneaten in the U.S. and will help advance progress towards the national goal
- [ZFWC Members and Partners in Florida Send Open Letter Calling on Florida Congressional Delegation to Co-Sponsor the Food Date Labeling Act](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zfwc-members-and-partners-in-florida-send-open-letter-calling-on-florida-congressional-delegation-to-co-sponsor-the-food-date-labeling-act/) - The Zero Food Waste Coalition, in collaboration with its members and partners in Florida, united organizations across the state in support of the federal Food Date Labeling Act (H.R.3159, S.1484). These organizations were asked to sign a letter calling on the Florida delegation in Congress to co-sponsor this commonsense legislation that would standardize date labels
- [ZFWC Submits Comment in Response to USDA and FDA’s Joint Request for Information on Food Date Labels, Invites Federal Standardization](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zfwc-submits-comment-in-response-to-usda-and-fdas-joint-request-for-information-on-food-date-labels-invites-federal-standardization/) - This week, the Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC) submitted a comment in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Request for Information on Food Date Labeling. The ZFWC—alongside many other food loss and waste champions—has supported federal standardization of food
- [ZFWC Launches a New Resource on How To Give Public Testimony](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zfwc-launches-a-new-resource-on-how-to-give-public-testimony/) - Looking to take your advocacy to the next level? The Zero Food Waste Coalition’s, "How to Testify,” resource is built to empower food waste professionals, advocates, and coalition members to confidently engage in public testimony at the local, state, or federal level. Whether you are new to the process or looking to hone your skills,
- [ZFWC Launches New Technical Assistance Opportunity for State Food Waste Policy](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zfwc-launches-new-technical-assistance-opportunity-for-state-food-waste-policy/) - ZFWC seeks proposals from nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies ready to advance state food waste policy through legislative or administrative action
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition Launches State Policy Pilot with New Jersey and Pennsylvania Partners](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-launches-state-policy-pilot-with-new-jersey-and-pennsylvania-partners/) - Zero Food Waste Coalition launches a State Policy Pilot in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, providing a year of assistance to advance food waste legislation.
- [Widespread Industry Support for the Food Date Labeling Act of 2025](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/widespread-industry-support-for-the-food-date-labeling-act-of-2025/) - 30+ food industry leaders urge Congress to pass the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act to standardize date labels and reduce food waste.
- [The Zero Food Waste Act introduced in Congress](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/the-zero-food-waste-act-introduced-in-congress/) - The Zero Food Waste Act introduced by Representatives Julia Brownley (CA), Ann McLane Kuster (NH), Chellie Pingree (ME), and Senator Cory Booker (NJ) would advance a core element of the Food Loss and Waste Action Plan. The Act would provide state governments, Native nations, and local communities with an alternative to sending food waste to landfills
- [New report on reducing food waste in the 2023 Farm Bill](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/new-report-on-reducing-food-waste-in-the-2023-farm-bill/) - Today, the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), ReFED, and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), released “Opportunities to Reduce Food Waste in the 2023 Farm Bill,” which outlines 22 recommendations that Congress can implement to tackle food waste in the next Farm Bill. To view a two-page overview of this report,
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition Highlights State Policy Opportunities to Reduce Food Waste](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-highlights-state-policy-opportunities-to-reduce-food-waste/) - May 17, 2023 (St. Louis, MO) --The Zero Food Waste Coalition today released Achieving Zero Food Waste: A State Policy Toolkit. Developed by the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC), NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and ReFED and announced during ReFED’s annual Food Waste Solutions Summit this week,
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition Endorses NO TIME TO Waste Act, Urges Legislative Solutions for Food Waste](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-endorses-no-time-to-waste-act-urges-legislative-solutions-for-food-waste/) - WASHINGTON (September 21, 2023) – Members of Congress today introduced the NO TIME TO Waste Act to address the issue of food loss and waste in the United States through a variety of measures. With the United States’ pledge to halve food loss and waste by 2030 quickly approaching, the Zero Food Waste Coalition enthusiastically endorses this
- [Zero Food Waste Coalition Releases Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Toolkit; Encourages Prioritization of Food Loss & Waste](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/zero-food-waste-coalition-releases-climate-pollution-reduction-grants-toolkit-encourages/) - Over the past few months, the Zero Food Waste Coalition (ZFWC) has been encouraging and assisting organizations in asking their local agencies to prioritize initiatives designed to combat food loss and waste through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRGs). The CPRGs were awarded by the US Environmental Protection Agency to states, local governments, tribes, and

## Pages

- [Home](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/) - The Zero Food Waste Coalition unites businesses, nonprofits, and government to drive U.S. food waste policy. Join us to cut food waste 50% by 2030.
- [Date Label Petition](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/224229-2/) - Petition In Support of Standardized Food Date Labels in the United States The Zero Food Waste Coalition supports the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act to clarify the current confusing patchwork of date label phrases and help consumers save money by preventing the waste of perfectly good food. If you support this goal, please add your
- [State Food Waste Policy Actions](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/state/) - The ZFWC advances food waste legislation at the state level, representing 170+ organizations across 40 states to drive lasting local impact.
- [Become a Member](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/become-a-member/) - Join 170+ organizations driving food waste policy change. ZFWC members shape federal and state advocacy efforts through dedicated working groups.
- [Contact Us](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/contact-us/) - Have questions about the Zero Food Waste Coalition or our policy work? Get in touch with our team to learn more or find out how to get involved.
- [Federal Food Donation Liability Protections](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/federal-food-donation-liability-protections/) - Learn how the Food Donation Improvement Act expanded Good Samaritan protections to help businesses and organizations donate surplus food with confidence.
- [Enable Surplus Food Donation](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/enable-surplus-food-donation/) - Less than 10% of surplus food is donated rather than wasted. Explore federal policy actions to expand food rescue and reduce hunger across the US.
- [Standardize National Date Labeling](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/standardize-national-date-labeling/) - Date label confusion causes nearly 85% of Americans to prematurely discard safe food. Learn how standardized labeling can dramatically cut food waste.
- [Educate and Activate Consumers](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/educate-and-activate-consumers/) - Consumer behavior is key to cutting food waste. Discover policy actions that inform and empower Americans to reduce waste in their own homes.
- [Show US Leadership at Home and Abroad](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/show-us-leadership-at-home-and-abroad/) - Redesigning food systems and reducing waste creates enormous benefits for people and the planet. See how the US can lead on food waste reduction globally.
- [Invest in Prevention and Keep Waste out of Landfills](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/invest-in-prevention-and-keep-waste-out-of-landfills/) - Food is the largest input into US landfills by weight. Learn how investing in prevention infrastructure and programs can keep waste out of landfills.
- [Supporting Organic Waste Processing Infrastructure](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/section-supporting-organic-waste-processing-infrastructure/) - Expanding composting and anaerobic digestion infrastructure is key to diverting food waste from landfills. See state policy solutions in the ZFWC Toolkit.
- [Preventing Food Waste Upstream](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/section-preventing-food-waste-upstream/) - The most effective way to address food waste is to prevent it at the source. Explore upstream policy strategies for producers, retailers, and food businesses.
- [Developing End Markets for Compost](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/section-developing-end-markets-for-compost/) - Creating strong end markets for compost is essential to closing the loop on food waste. Explore state policy strategies from the ZFWC State Toolkit.
- [Building and Broadening Organic Waste Bans and Beyond](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/section-building-and-broadening-organic-waste-bans-and-beyond/) - Explore state policies that eliminate food waste from landfills through organic waste bans and complementary legislation. Part of the ZFWC State Toolkit.
- [Other Governmental Action to Address Food Waste](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/section-other-governmental-action-to-address-food-waste/) - Beyond bans and donation, states have many tools to tackle food waste. Explore additional governmental strategies in the ZFWC State Policy Toolkit.
- [Opportunities to Promote Food Donation](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/section-opportunities-to-promote-food-donation/) - Discover state-level policy opportunities to increase surplus food donation, reduce waste, and get more food to people experiencing food insecurity.
- [Achieving Zero Food Waste: A State Policy Toolkit](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/state-toolkit/) - A practical toolkit for state policymakers and advocates with model legislation and proven strategies to prevent food waste and keep it out of landfills.
- [U.S. Food Loss & Waste Policy Action Plan](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/food-waste-action-plan/) - The ZFWC's policy action plan calls on Congress and the administration to take bold steps toward halving US food loss and waste by 2030.
- [Reducing Food Waste in the Farm Bill](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/farm-bill/) - The Farm Bill is a critical opportunity to cut food waste. See ZFWC's priorities, including a USDA food waste office, research funding, and date label reform.
- [Federal Food Waste Policy Actions](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/federal/) - The ZFWC advocates for ambitious federal policies to reduce landfill methane, improve food security, and build more sustainable food systems.
- [In The News](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/news/) - Stay up to date on the latest food waste policy news, legislative wins, and advocacy efforts from the Zero Food Waste Coalition and its 170+ members.
- [About the Zero Food Waste Coalition](https://zerofoodwastecoalition.org/about/) - The ZFWC unites 170+ organizations across 40 states to advance food loss and waste policy in the US, working toward the national goal to halve waste by 2030.

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