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- The United States wastes 30-40% of produced food, with about 160,000 tons of food scraps discarded during Thanksgiving.
- Biogas systems convert food waste into renewable energy, with 304 facilities recycling 12.8 million tons annually and supplying energy for about 283,000 households.
- New York City is addressing food waste through composting initiatives aimed at increasing participation in waste separation.
- These efforts face infrastructure costs and public engagement challenges that limit impact.
