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.
@9N9CHQZ2 days2D
Yes, use the imperfect product of local farmers as the ingredence for any government programs that gives away or sells food.
@ChaseOliver 4 days4D
The government pays farmers to not grow crops in areas they deem environmentally sensitive, compensating them for what they have historically grown. While we can all appreciate conservation, such schemes are fiscally irresponsible and the definition of waste.
@9MYS7FH6 days6D
Yes, I believe there is a major problem within the fast food industry as well as grocery stores. There is too much food going to waste.
No, the government should invest in people and infrastructure so that we can figure out how to reduce food waste without tax dollar incentives.
@9MS62CQLibertarian1wk1W
Education is key. Less focus on convenience & more on sustainability and self sufficiency. These are skills not new age magic.
@Dry550Independent 2wks2W
No, people are going to waste food based on different variables no matter what, imposing programs to counter that would be a moot course of action
Yes, but there should be focus on prevention through reforming the manufacturing process rather than overall reduction
@9MLF5VJ2wks2W
Yes, there is a bunch of food that gets wasted that someone else can eat.
@9MLDCL72wks2W
Yes. School lunch is extremely wasteful, and regulated food stamps should be used instead.
@9ML8J6BProgressive2wks2W
Local governments should invest in programs to reduce food waste - not the federal government.
@9MKVB242wks2W
I believe that it should be funded by charitable organizations
@9MK75BXIndependent2wks2W
Food waste is usually by consumer choice, therefore there is really nothing the government can do to effectively reduce it.
@9MK53KJ2wks2W
if we reduced food waste we probably wouldn't have as much world hunger as we do.
@9MK4892 2wks2W
responsibility should lie with individuals & businesses
@9MJZHZ42wks2W
Maybe, this seems pointless to me but it might be a good idea.
@9MJZ5DL2wks2W
Yes, assuming food could in some way make its way to homeless people/those with food insecurity.
@9MJXYWBRepublican2wks2W
No, however there should be regulations on companies regarding food waste.
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