Posted: Oct 3, 2025

Climate action at the federal level is grinding to a halt. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has moved to gut greenhouse gas reporting and reverse a decision underpinning most federal climate rules. And yet, the administration has so far appeared neutral or even bullish on the issue of food waste.

In a September announcement, the U.S. EPA launched its “Feed It Onward” initiative, which in the agency’s own words is “designed to reduce food waste and strengthen food security across America.” The agency emphasized findings from a report it released in April, which found that a typical American consumer spends $14 per week on wasted food.