Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2025, as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste".

This resolution expresses strong support for recognizing September 29, 2025 , as the "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste." The designation aims to draw attention to the severe global consequences of food waste, which accounts for nearly 40 percent of all food produced and results in over $1 trillion in economic losses annually. Furthermore, food waste contributes significantly to global hunger, affecting 783 million people each year, and exacerbates childhood malnutrition. The resolution emphasizes the environmental impact of food waste, noting that it accounts for 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Food decomposing in landfills releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas that accelerates climate warming. Reducing food loss and waste is presented as a critical climate solution, aligning with the United States' commitment to halve food loss and waste by 2030. This initiative seeks to lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce food insecurity, and promote a more sustainable, circular economy.