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Date: 27-apr-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
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In a bold move towards sustainability, Sweden has enacted a new nationwide law requiring the recycling of all food waste. Effective from January 1, 2024, the law mandates that households and businesses separate food scraps for recycling, aiming to slash per capita food waste by 20% by the end of 2025.
Rather than sending discarded food to landfills, Sweden’s initiative converts food waste into biogas and organic fertilizers. The recycled materials will support renewable energy production and agricultural industries, reinforcing Sweden’s long-standing commitment to a circular economy.
Although many municipalities like Stockholm had already adopted food waste programs, this law harmonizes recycling efforts across the entire country. Since its implementation, Stockholm alone has reported a 20% surge in collected food waste compared to the previous year, signaling early success.
Public sentiment toward the initiative has been largely positive, with many Swedish citizens embracing the environmental benefits. To further encourage participation, the government is investing in awareness campaigns and educational programs to help residents and businesses properly sort their waste.
By converting food waste into valuable resources, Sweden is setting an example for countries worldwide on how policy and innovation can drive environmental change and sustainability.
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