Converting food waste to feed
Food waste often is considered any food that was not used for its intended purpose and has otherwise been discarded to a landfill. In 2010, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated that the amount of food waste accumulated in the United States accounted for 30% to 40% of all food produced annually, equaling approximately 133 billion pounds or $161 billion worth. This food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions as well as using resources that could have been used…