An Act Regarding The Reduction And Recycling Of Food Waste

This bill amends Maine's existing laws to establish clear definitions for food waste management terms such as composting, food rescue organizations, and anaerobic digestion. It updates state policy to prioritize reducing food waste at its source, followed by donating safe edible food to hunger relief organizations, and finally diverting scraps for agricultural use like animal feed. The legislation specifically excludes certain items from the definition of food waste, such as non-consumable plant parts and contaminated food, to guide how different types of organic material should be handled.