One of Connecticut’s newest House Bills targets food waste by limiting takeout extras like utensils and napkins unless customers request them. It also requires businesses to donate edible food before sending scraps to disposal or compost. The bill expands composting and increases accountability for large food waste producers. Supporters say it’s a simple way to cut waste and make better use of an abundant amount of  leftover food.

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