USDA Launches “Ace the Waste” Contest
As part of Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a contest called “Ace the Waste,” a student competition for food waste reduction ideas. The competition calls on students to come up with creative solutions to reduce food loss and waste in the United States.
The problem of food waste affects everyone. More than one third of food in the U.S. is lost or wasted. This amounts to 133 billion pounds or $161 billion worth of food each year. Food is the single largest type of waste in landfills. Students age 11 to 18 are encouraged to submit proposals on reducing food loss and waste anywhere along the supply chain, from the farm to the dinner table and beyond. One winner will be selected from each of two categories – ages 11-14 and ages 15-18. The winner of the challenge will be honored with recognition on USDA’s social media accounts and website. Plus, he or she will receive a certificate of appreciation, and will have the opportunity to discuss their proposals with USDA leadership.
The deadline for proposals is Friday, May 24th, 2019. To register or for more information, click here: https://www.agdaily.com/news/usda-ace-waste-food-waste-contest/
