Food waste programs aim to reduce the amount of edible food that is discarded. Proponents argue that it would improve food security and reduce environmental impact. Opponents argue that it is not a priority and that the responsibility should lie with individuals and businesses.
@744VCGPLibertarian 4 days4D
The government shouldn't make laws preventing food waste, and it shouldn't be wasting food it's agencies buys
@9NCW7BK5 days5D
No. Publix groceries has a wonderful program that shares food with local shelters. Our local farmers have boxes for pick-up on specific days for those who need help. One of the clinics I worked for - the nurses took the leftovers from our pharmacy lunch and learns to a local shelter. Encouraging food sharing and food drives - reduces food waste. Composting is another wonderful way to use food waste. Of all the big problems we have - this is not one of them in our country. And we sure don't need to have the government address this!
@9N9CHQZ7 days7D
Yes, use the imperfect product of local farmers as the ingredence for any government programs that gives away or sells food.
@ChaseOliver 1wk1W
The government pays farmers to not grow crops in areas they deem environmentally sensitive, compensating them for what they have historically grown. While we can all appreciate conservation, such schemes are fiscally irresponsible and the definition of waste.
@9MYS7FH2wks2W
Yes, I believe there is a major problem within the fast food industry as well as grocery stores. There is too much food going to waste.
No, the government should invest in people and infrastructure so that we can figure out how to reduce food waste without tax dollar incentives.
@9MS62CQLibertarian2wks2W
Education is key. Less focus on convenience & more on sustainability and self sufficiency. These are skills not new age magic.
@Dry550Independent 2wks2W
No, people are going to waste food based on different variables no matter what, imposing programs to counter that would be a moot course of action
Yes, but there should be focus on prevention through reforming the manufacturing process rather than overall reduction
@9MLF5VJ3wks3W
Yes, there is a bunch of food that gets wasted that someone else can eat.
@9MLDCL73wks3W
Yes. School lunch is extremely wasteful, and regulated food stamps should be used instead.
@9ML8J6BProgressive3wks3W
Local governments should invest in programs to reduce food waste - not the federal government.
@9MKVB243wks3W
I believe that it should be funded by charitable organizations
@9MK75BXIndependent3wks3W
Food waste is usually by consumer choice, therefore there is really nothing the government can do to effectively reduce it.
@9MK53KJ3wks3W
if we reduced food waste we probably wouldn't have as much world hunger as we do.
@9MK4892 3wks3W
responsibility should lie with individuals & businesses
@9MJZHZ43wks3W
Maybe, this seems pointless to me but it might be a good idea.
@9MJZ5DL3wks3W
Yes, assuming food could in some way make its way to homeless people/those with food insecurity.
@9MJXYWBRepublican3wks3W
No, however there should be regulations on companies regarding food waste.
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