A coalition of Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Make Food Not Waste, and the Center for EcoTechnology has partnered with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy to identify barriers to the implementation of its 50% reduction goal, and highlight potential solutions and opportunities.
The Michigan Food System Waste Reduction Road Map will outline a pollution prevention strategy to complement the end-of-life investments the state is making through the Renew Michigan Fund and its sustainable materials programs. Recommendations and data collected will guide state and local policy makers on potential incentives, funding mechanisms, technical assistance, outreach, policy changes and other programs that could be developed to reduce food waste among businesses and institutions in the farming, food manufacturing, food service and grocery retail sectors.
The project team is now seeking industry leaders and stakeholders to participate in working group sessions and/or brief interviews that will develop and evaluate recommendations.
Each group will meet 1-3 times between May 2023 and October 2023.