The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $491,314 Cooperative Agreement under the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program (CFDA 66.920) to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The purpose of this 3-year award is to enhance NJDEP's efforts to meet the SWIFR program's objectives of supporting long-term planning and data collection to demonstrate progress toward national recycling and food loss/waste reduction goals, as well as advance a circular economy for materials. The key activities to be performed under this award include targeted food waste characterization studies and the development of planning guidance and a toolkit to help achieve state-wide recycling and food waste reduction goals in New Jersey. NJDEP will also conduct outreach to local governments. The anticipated deliverables include a food waste management planning guidance document, a New Jersey-specific food waste estimation tool, and the development of optimal strategies/recommendations for food waste prevention, donation, and diversion from landfills/incineration across rural, urban, and suburban areas.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $491.3k | 9/8/23 |