Gainesville makes 'zero waste' changes for how businesses toss food
Some small business owners fear Gainesville's new zero-waste policies will add to already rising costs, while others say the change is minimal.
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Some small business owners fear Gainesville's new zero-waste policies will add to already rising costs, while others say the change is minimal.
Food waste is the single-largest component in U.S. landfills, comprising 22% of municipal solid waste.
In a 20-minute speech, Poe shared the city’s accomplishments and failures, with occasional cameos from city commissioners and local leaders. He discussed topics from homelessness to social justice. WUFT News fact checked and added context to some of the statements the city included in the address: (Mayor Lauren Poe:) In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, organizers worked cooperatively to work with city community members, including the Gainesville Police Department, to hold peaceful and powerful demonstrations, continuing Gainesville’s long-standing commitment to protecting our...