Posted: May 18, 2026

WIS POLITICS

Milwaukee, WI / Madison, WI — Local organizations in Milwaukee and Madison are expanding their work with restaurants to prevent wasted food and strengthen local food recovery systems. The City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office, Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables, and Sustain Dane have partnered with CET to receive specialized training that helps restaurants reduce waste, donate surplus food, and improve recycling and food scrap separation.

The collaboration is helping build long-term local capacity to support restaurants across both communities, with training supported by ReFED’s Catalytic Grant program.

“Our partners in Milwaukee and Madison are deeply connected to the local food system and understand the challenges restaurants face,” said Ashley Muspratt, President and CEO of CET. “This training gives them additional tools to work alongside businesses and identify practical opportunities to prevent wasted food.”