France Becomes The First Country In The World To Ban Supermarket Food Waste

Ashley Johnson
Mon, 07 Mar 2016 11:55:57 -0800

On January 13, 2016, France became the first country in the world to pass a law requiring supermarkets to donate food that is approaching its expiration date instead of throwing it away. The regulation that applies to supermarkets over 4,000 square feet requires stores to sign donation contracts with local food banks.