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Support for International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

This House Resolution expresses support for recognizing September 29, 2024, as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. The resolution highlights that food waste is a trillion-dollar global issue contributing to hunger and significant greenhouse gas emissions. By supporting this day, the government encourages households and businesses to adopt prevention methods, leading to personal savings and environmental benefits.
Key points
The resolution promotes September 29 as a day to raise awareness about food waste prevention, which is crucial for short-term climate action (reducing potent methane emissions).
Food waste (40% of global production) exacerbates hunger, while better distribution could feed millions of undernourished people.
It acknowledges the US commitment to halve food loss and waste by 2030, a strategy designed to save money for households and businesses.
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Print number: 118_HRES_1528
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Process start date: 2024-10-01