Oregonians waste too much food
Each year, 800,000 tons of food goes uneaten in Oregon. About one-third of that food ends up in landfills, where it produces methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, instead of being used to help feed the hungry or turned into compost for farms.
A plan to end the waste
We can tackle food waste in households as well as businesses across the state by standardizing food labeling practices in Oregon and requiring large producers of food to responsibly dispose of scraps and excess food using alternative methods like composting and donation. We’re calling on Oregon State Leaders to support uniform date labeling and responsible organics disposal in Oregon to improve consumers’ experiences, redirect valuable resources away from landfills, and feed Oregonians.
Reducing food waste could help provide millions of meals to people in need and cut methane emissions by up to 33%.
Join the movement to end food waste
OSPIRG has helped pass the bottle bill, a ban on polystyrene foam foodware and packing peanuts, and the strongest Right to Repair law in the country. Now, with your help, we’re taking action to reduce food waste in Oregon.