Food Loss and Waste Reduction Action Plan now available

Oct 19, 2023
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Expired packaged produce in a dumpster

The comprehensive new plan aims to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable regional food system.

Food loss and waste has a negative impact on our community, economy and the environment. The new Food Loss and Waste Action Plan provides a comprehensive set of solutions designed to reduce the amount of food wasted and sent to landfills in the Kansas City region.

The plan takes a holistic “field to fork” approach, addressing food waste wherever it is created along the food supply chain utilizing the following key strategies:

  • Food waste prevention
  • Food rescue
  • Food recycling

While the goal of this plan is food waste reduction, it lays the groundwork for addressing a much broader range of issues that will help make a sustainable food system a vital part of Kansas City’s future. 

Download the Food Loss and Waste Action Plan

In addition to the plan, the new Kansas City Food Wise website facilitates food loss and waste reduction among organizations, stakeholders and community members. 

Visit KCFoodWise.org

The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Action Plan was created in collaboration with the KC Food Wise Advisory Committee and MARC. Funding was provided by EPA, Region 7, through a two-year, $175,000 Sustainable Materials Management Grant.

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