Use this tool to research current food waste policy at the federal and state levels and to discover best practices and recommendations for policy improvements that will support more food waste prevention, recovery and recycling.
Select a policy filter below to view the States related to that policy
Level of state liability protection for food donation
Federal policy provides a strong baseline of donation liability protection. States shaded above offer additional liability protections within the state (darker shading indicates a greater number of additional protections).
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Level of state liability protection for food donation
Shaded states offer liability protections beyond the federal baseline.
States offering additional tax incentives for food donation
Federal policy provides businesses with a tax incentive for food donations. States shaded above offer additional tax incentives for food donations.
Level of policy hindering food waste recycling
Federal policy allows for the feeding of food scraps to animals with a few conditions. States shaded above impose additional restrictions, making it harder to feed livestock food scraps. (Darker shading indicates more restrictions.)
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Level of policy hindering food waste recycling
Shaded states impose additional restrictions, making it harder to feed livestock food scraps.
States and municipalities that have organic waste bans & waste recycling laws
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