Food Scraps

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011471",
  "term": "Food Scraps",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Refers to uneaten food and food preparation wastes from residences and commercial establishments (grocery stores, restaurants, and produce stands), institutional sources (school cafeterias), and industrial sources (employee lunchrooms). Excludes food processing waste from agricultural and industrial operations. Examples of recycling include composting and using food scraps to feed pigs, but excludes source reduction activities such as backyard (onsite) composting and use of food items for human consumption (food banks).",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Definitions were developed specifically to be used in the context of this guide, the survey forms, and the worksheets."
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/food-scraps/"
}