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Food Waste 101: Understanding the Basics
Rutgers University, Cooperative Extension
Learn about food waste and the U.S. goals and initiatives related to reducing it.
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Themes
Impact of Food Waste, Avoiding the Landfill
Source
Non-profit
Location
National (U.S.)
Resource Type
Fact Sheet