Florida H1523 mandates food waste reduction in school cafeterias by redistributing edible food and composting organic waste.

Florida H1523 requires the Department of Education to create a policy for food waste reduction in school cafeterias. This policy mandates partnerships with local nonprofits to redistribute edible food and divert organic waste to composting programs. It also requires the installation of a sorting system for cafeteria waste and the gradual elimination of single-use plastics, subject to legislative appropriation. Participating school districts must submit annual reports detailing food donations, organic waste diversion, plastic elimination, cost savings, and encountered barriers.

Florida H1523 mandates food waste reduction in school cafeterias by redistributing edible food and composting organic waste.

Florida H1523 requires the Department of Education to create a policy for food waste reduction in school cafeterias. This policy mandates partnerships with local nonprofits to redistribute edible food and divert organic waste to composting programs. It also requires the installation of a sorting system for cafeteria waste and the gradual elimination of single-use plastics, subject to legislative appropriation. Participating school districts must submit annual reports detailing food donations, organic waste diversion, plastic elimination, cost savings, and encountered barriers.