EPA recognizes UMaine for diverting food waste
The University of Maine recently was recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts in keeping wasted food out of landfills.
UMaine was one of 24 organizations in the six New England states to receive a “Food Recovery Challenge Regional Achievement Certificate” from the EPA for its work reducing food waste, according to a news release issued by the agency.
The University of Maine at Farmington and the University of Southern Maine in Portland also received certificates.
Food waste is the largest stream of materials in landfills, accounting for 21 percent of the American waste stream, the release states. Diverting food waste from landfills reduces the amount of harmful gases that contribute to climate change.
The full EPA news release is online.