The Texas city of Austin implemented a new law this week that bans restaurants from disposing of food waste in landfills. Restaurants may donate unconsumed food, send scraps to farms or compost it under the law that took effect Oct. 1. San Francisco, considered the leader of the pack on food waste reduction, diverts about 80 percent of its total waste from landfills. In Seattle, all residents, buildings and food businesses are required to sign up for a food waste collection service. Large restaurants and food retailers in New York City are required to responsibly dispose of their extra food as well.

Source: Huffington Post October 03, 2018 11:59 UTC