Summary:
- The study found that Massachusetts is a national leader in diverting food waste from landfills, with over 35% of food waste being diverted through various programs and initiatives.
- The state's success is attributed to its pioneering food waste ban, which requires businesses and institutions that produce over 1 ton of food waste per week to divert it from landfills.
- The study highlights the importance of policy interventions and public-private partnerships in addressing the issue of food waste, which has significant environmental and economic implications.