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Home » Press Releases » Dept. of Natural Resources: Encourages residents to reduce food waste
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages residents to celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7-13, by using simple tips to keep food waste out of Wisconsin landfills while saving money. The DNR’s 2020-2021 statewide waste characterization study found that wasted food was the largest component of trash in Wisconsin. Wasted food is defined as...