Feeding People, Not Landfills: Policy Solutions that tackle Food Waste and Food Insecurity

​Around the world, millions of tons of edible food are wasted each year while millions of people struggle to access nutritious meals. At the same time, food waste is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions, making it both a climate challenge and a public policy opportunity. Addressing these interconnected issues requires more than individual action—it demands smart policies that reshape how food is produced, distributed, recovered, and consumed.

​This panel will bring together policymakers, advocates, and food system leaders to explore the policy solutions that can simultaneously reduce food waste, strengthen food security, and lower climate pollution. From expanding food recovery and improving date labeling to modernizing public procurement, investing in food access, and incentivizing waste prevention, panelists will discuss the policies that are transforming food systems at the local, state, and national levels.

​By highlighting successful initiatives and emerging ideas from across the country, this conversation will demonstrate how thoughtful public policy can create a food system that wastes less, feeds more people, and delivers lasting benefits for communities, the economy, and the climate.