A recent analysis by the University of California, Davis, reveals that the United States is far from achieving its goal of halving food waste by 2030. Despite the 2015 initiative to reduce food loss and waste by 50%, the nation still generates approximately 328 pounds of food waste per person annually—the same amount as in 2016. The study highlights the lack of federal policies addressing food waste, resulting in no state being on track to meet the national reduction target. Researchers emphasize the need for stronger federal leadership and a shift in consumer attitudes toward waste management strategies, such as composting, to make significant progress in reducing food waste.

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