H.R.2, or the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, was approved by the House of Representatives on Dec. 12 in a 369-47 vote and by the Senate on Dec. 11 with a 87-13 vote.
Tucked within the massive farm bill are provisions related to composting and food waste reduction. One of them directs the Department of Agriculture to launch grant-funded municipal composting pilot projects in at least 10 states. Municipalities and local governments have a 25 percent grant matching requirement.
WasteDive reported more details on the bill’s organics provisions.
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