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This bill, titled the "Zero Food Waste Act," establishes a program to award competitive grants to eligible entities, including states, local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations, to reduce food waste by 50 percent by 2035, compared to 2015 levels. The grants can be used for various purposes, such as studying food waste generation, developing reduction plans, collecting and reporting data on food waste, and implementing food waste reduction activities like prevention, rescue (redirecting surplus food for consumption), upcycling (making new food from ingredients that would otherwise be wasted), and recycling (reusing food waste for non-food products). The bill specifically excludes nonprofit organizations from receiving grants for initial studies and planning but allows them to apply for grants for reduction projects. It also prioritizes grants for diverse locations and uses, with a special focus on communities disproportionately affected by adverse health or environmental effects. For anaerobic digestion projects, which involve breaking down organic waste, the bill requires plans for end-product recycling and limits the use of animal waste in the feedstock. The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will oversee this program, with $650 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2035.

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