S.3443

The Zero Food Waste Act mandates the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants to reduce food waste by 50% by 2035.

The Zero Food Waste Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants to eligible entities for food waste reduction projects. The goal is to decrease food waste by 50% by 2035, relative to 2015 levels. The Administrator prioritizes grants for diverse locations and uses, and for entities implementing food waste reduction activities. Eligible entities include states, local governments, tribal governments, and partnerships. The bill defines food waste as uneaten food and inedible parts of food. It authorizes $650 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2035.