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Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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.

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 @9SGS2K2 from Kansas  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, and the government should losen regulations on soup kitchens and other food services to allow more food to be donated.

 @9RRTSC9 from Minnesota  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, all the food waste from school, Healthcare industry, Corrections facilities, should go to the non-corporate Farms to produce fertilizer and feed the pigs.

 @9S9H4SS from Georgia  answered…10mos10MO

No, if the food is natural and not laced with chemicals and preservatives, then food waste is not a problem.

 @9MJXYWB from New Jersey  answered…1yr1Y

No, however there should be regulations on companies regarding food waste.

 @B2SZWC9 from California  answered…4mos4MO

Food processing and reduction needs to be overhauled with computerized data management and systems down to one's need for nutrition. We live in an era of absolute abundance there should not be any food waste.

 @B2RGBSC from Florida  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, in terms of government paying for production of agriculture only to discard the very food it is subsidizing.

 @B2R8W38 from Illinois  answered…4mos4MO

Yes? At what scale? Industrial farms or kitchen tables? This question is too vague. I can't see what such an investment would look like.

 @B2Q9CDP from Oregon  answered…4mos4MO

Yes because food waste could hurt and/or kill animals depending on the food if they get to the food.

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