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Policies & Legislation


Policies and legislation at the federal, state, and local level are important in the fight to reduce food waste. You can get involved by contacting your legislators to advocate for policy changes.
Policy Finder Legislative Tracker
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Use this policy finder to find out what is happening across the U.S.

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Learn about proposed policies and regulations from this legislative tracker, which provides insights into what’s pending legislation in all 50 states.


From the Blog

The Unexpected Upcyclers: What Dairy Cows Have to Do with Food Waste

June 10, 2026
Ask the Experts: Celebrate National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day by Wasting Less of Them!

May 21, 2026

Recent News

How to host a fully sustainable, zero-waste backyard barbecue this summer

June 12, 2026
Americans say they love leftovers. So why do they keep throwing them away?

June 10, 2026
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This work is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, project award no. 2024-68015-42110, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.