Study Identifies Significant Methane Emission Reduction Potential from US Food Waste Diversion

A new study indicates that diverting food scraps from landfills could decrease total U.S. methane emissions by 6%, equivalent to 30 megatons of carbon dioxide annually. This reduction, achievable by methods like donating edible food, specialized digestion, and composting, addresses the nearly 10% of U.S. methane emissions currently from decomposing food and yard waste in landfills. Achieving this goal would require substantial investment in infrastructure and public awareness nationwide.