ReFED Insights Engine
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Explore fact sheets, reports, and more from ReFED and the food waste community.
Your Source for Data and Solutions:
ReFED's Insights Engine
The Insights Engine is an online hub for data and insights about food waste built from more than 50 public and proprietary datasets, plus estimates and information from academic studies, industry papers, case studies, and expert interviews; a detailed financial analysis of more than 40 food waste reduction solutions; a directory of organizations ready to partner on food waste reduction initiatives; and more. With more granular data, more extensive analyses, more customized views, and the most up-to-date information, the Insights Engine can provide anyone interested in food waste reduction with the information they need to take meaningful action.
What You’ll Find in the ReFED Insights Engine
Food Waste Monitor:
Find out how much food is being wasted in the U.S., learn why it's happening, and see where it goes.
Solutions Database:
Learn which food waste reduction solutions are the most relevant and impactful for meeting specific goals.
Solution Provider Directory:
Explore our database of thousands of organizations offering products and services to help you reduce food waste.
Impact Calculator:
Quantify the climate, natural resource, and food security impacts of wasted food.
Capital Tracker:
Identify food waste investment and grant-giving trends over time.
Policy Finder:
Monitor current and upcoming food waste-related policies at the federal, state, and municipal levels.