Emissions from surplus food in 2024 were still equivalent to 51 million cars driven for a year, and just under 13% of food that could be donated highlights a significant opportunity for food businesses. Financial and liability barriers continue to prevent businesses from redirecting edible food away from landfills. ReFED noted that rising food prices are prompting Americans to waste less as a way to stretch grocery budgets, while food businesses are increasingly treating waste reduction as a company priority. While this progress is encouraging, attributing the decline primarily to household behavior may be misleading. The broader commercial food system still accounts for the vast majority of surplus food, and structural change at the industry level will be necessary to achieve meaningful long-term reduction. If food prices ease, those habits may reverse.
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