*[Enwl-eng] A warming planet and hungry people mean we need to do something about food waste

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There is no excuse for the amount of food that is wasted in the U.S. Food Waste Programs Can Reduce Emissions And Feed The Hungry. Why Has Hawaii Not Enacted One?      Sign Now        As much as 40% of food in the United States is wasted, and this statistic is shocking for a number of reasons. First, and perhaps most importantly, millions of Americans are food insecure. Beyond that, food waste contributes massively to climate change, causing methane emissions in local landfills. Unfortunately, Hawaii has one of the highest rates of food waste per capita. But it doesn't have to be this way.   Food waste reduction programs are not only more efficient and better for our communities and our planets, they also tend to be wildly simple. California's recent program, for example, requires the state to reduce organic waste in landfills by 75% between 2014 and 2025. And for the average resident, that simply means having an additional bin in their home where food scraps go. In addition, the new program set a goal to donate roughly 20% of food that would otherwise go to landfills, from businesses like restaurants and grocery stores, to families in need.   Hawaii can and should easily develop legislation like this. In fact, a similar program might be a step towards undoing some of the massive health, income and food access disparities experienced by Native Hawaiians compared to tourists. Sign now to tell legislators in Hawaii: act on climate! Implement a comprehensive composting program now!  Thank you, Lauren Care2 Petitions Team P.S. 40% of food in the United States is discarded, meaning people are going hungry while rotting food releases methane and contributes to global warming. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

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From: Lauren W., Care2 Action Alerts

Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2021 8:03 PM

Subject: A warming planet and hungry people mean we need to do something about food waste

 

 

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