Food banks have long prevented emissions. Now they’re getting into the carbon credit business.

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By Frida GarzaAug 7, 2025, 4:30 am87 pts
Eight to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food wasted somewhere along its journey from farm to table. When that organic waste ends up in a landfill, it emits methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, as it slowly decomposes. Food banks can help prevent food waste from occurring, by rescuing…

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