Composting Helps. What Comes Before It on the Food Waste Scale?
Food Systems
The EPA’s Wasted Food Scale prioritizes preventing waste, donating wholesome food and finding new uses for edible ingredients. These options keep food available for people and make use of resources already spent growing and preparing it.
At home, start by checking your stock before shopping and planning portions you can use. If you have suitable unopened food to donate, check what your local organization accepts before bringing it in.
Composting can still be useful for appropriate scraps that can’t be eaten. Choose a method suited to your space and check which materials your home bin or local collection accepts.
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EPA: Wasted Food Scale
