S.1247

New Jersey S1247 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to revise school food waste guidelines to include strategies for better using.

New Jersey S1247 amends existing law to require the Department of Environmental Protection to update guidelines for K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to reduce food waste. The updated guidelines must include recommendations for better utilizing food nearing best-by and expiration dates, such as paying attention to food labels and improving purchasing, storage, and usage methods. Other recommendations include conducting food audits, eliminating trays in cafeterias, and establishing "offer versus serve" policies.