New Tool Tracks US Food-Waste Legislation Landscape

By Geoff Nudelman, originally published in Sustainable Brands on September 9, 2024.

Massachusetts-based food-waste tech provider Divert has launched a first-of-its-kind policy tracker that documents new and pending food-waste legislation across the US.

The Food Waste Legislative Tracker is a comprehensive look at the legislative process across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, DC and meant to be a first stop for those interested in learning more about national food policy. The living Google Sheet details where waste legislation is moving along and who is responsible for shepherding the bills through state governments.

“We needed to have a firm understanding of the legislation in place where our customers are,” Divert VP of Public Affairs Chris Thomas told Sustainable Brands® (SB).

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