Sean A. Russell explores how two groundbreaking laws, California’s SB 1383 and France’s Loi Garot, are tackling food waste and hunger through legislation. He unpacks how these policies work, what challenges they face, and how grassroots innovation and technology are stepping in to bridge the gaps.

Highlights

 

  • California’s SB 1383 mandates food recovery and ties waste reduction to climate goals.

  • France’s Loi Garot paved the way by banning supermarkets from destroying edible food.

  • Both models have strengths and challenges, including logistics, storage, and scope.

  • Community-led efforts and tech apps like Too Good To Go and Sharing Excess are helping bridge the gap.

  • The bigger picture is that systemic change, not just charity, can move us closer to ending hunger.

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