Dive Brief:

• Feeding America partnered with numerous groups connected to the food industry to launch a toolkit to help food producers reduce the amount of organic waste disposed of at landfills. 
• The toolkit contains practical tips for decreasing food waste at various levels. Advice spans across many categories and includes key information to determine the source of food waste at a commercial establishment, how to create a baseline for tracking progress and the benefits of partnering with other businesses to donate or compost food.
• The kit highlights positive aspects of eliminating massive amounts of food waste. Composting, donations and converting food into feedstock are prime examples of responsible ways to reduce organic waste.

Dive Insight:

Studies show that 80 billion pounds of food waste in the U.S. is sent to landfills annually. 47% stems from households, while 22% is generated by restaurants, 15% is created at fast-food establishments and 11% comes from institutional waste. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance found that 77% of businesses said logistics prevent them from donating food. This includes transport, liability and issues with food storage.