Globally, about a third of our food goes to waste. In the U.S., most food waste ends up in landfills, left to decompose and produce methane. A new study in the journal Environmental Science and Technology shows that as the rest of the world starts to eat more meat-heavy, American style diets, there will be even more food waste. A new California law went into effect last week that requires that large apartment buildings and businesses like supermarkets and restaurants to recycle organic waste. That includes food waste.
What Happens to LA’s Food Waste
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Guest:
- Clare Fox - Executive Director of the Los Angeles Food Policy Council. - @clarefoxinla