Empowering Stakeholders to Shape Food Waste Legislation

In a groundbreaking move, Divert, Inc., an impact technology company, has partnered with the Zero Food Waste Coalition and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic to release the Food Waste Legislative Tracker. This comprehensive tool aims to provide decision-makers, policymakers, and consumers with the knowledge and insights they need to influence in-progress, state-level food waste legislation across the United States.

Unlocking the Power of Informed Advocacy

Bridging the Gap in Food Waste Legislation

While existing resources focus on food waste legislation that has already been signed into law, the Food Waste Legislative Tracker stands out by encompassing information on in-progress state legislation. This unique approach empowers stakeholders to engage with the legislative process before policies are implemented, allowing them to shape the outcomes and drive meaningful change.The interactive database provides an overview of wasted food prevention, food rescue, and food waste recycling bills in each state, offering detailed insights into the policies, issue areas, and status updates. This level of transparency and accessibility is crucial in enabling industry-wide collaboration, advocacy, and engagement around state-level food waste policies.

Accelerating Progress Towards National Goals

The release of the Food Waste Legislative Tracker comes at a critical time, as the nation strives to achieve the ambitious goal of reducing food waste by 50% by 2030. By equipping stakeholders with the necessary information and tools, the partnership between Divert, Inc., the Zero Food Waste Coalition, and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic aims to catalyze progress and build momentum in the fight against the wasted food crisis.Heather Latino, Clinical Instructor at the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic, emphasizes the importance of this resource, stating, "Providing up-to-date information on bills that are working their way through state legislatures to tackle the issue of food waste is just one of the ways that the Zero Food Waste Coalition is providing tools to accelerate the momentum towards meeting our national goal."

Empowering Stakeholders Across the Industry

The Food Waste Legislative Tracker is designed to empower a diverse range of stakeholders, from decision-makers and policymakers to everyday consumers. By giving them the knowledge and insights they need to understand and influence food legislation before it is implemented, the tool aims to facilitate meaningful change and drive progress in the fight against food waste.Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder of Divert, Inc., emphasizes the importance of this collaborative effort, stating, "Too often we see that food industry decision-makers and everyday citizens find out about relevant legislation too late in the process to have an effective role in shaping policy before being signed into law. Together with our partners at ZFWC and FLPC, we are committed to providing a tool that not only informs, but also enables stakeholders across the industry to enact real change."

Comprehensive and Continuously Updated

The Food Waste Legislative Tracker is designed to be a comprehensive and continuously updated resource, with plans to refresh the information on a quarterly basis. This ensures that stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and relevant information, allowing them to stay informed and engaged in the evolving landscape of food waste legislation.By providing a centralized platform for tracking in-progress state-level food waste policies, the tool empowers stakeholders to stay ahead of the curve, identify opportunities for intervention, and collaborate effectively to drive positive change.