Today’s Solutions: February 18, 2026

Businesses that curb food waste do more than just help the planet. They also save money. According to a new report, for every $1 a company invest in food loss and waste reduction—whether through training programs, providing equipment like scales to quantify food, and improving storage and packaging—they receive a $14 return on investment. Analyzing more than 1,200 business sites a year representing a whole range of sectors that handle food, the researchers found that more than 99 percent of the business sites saw a positive return on investment. The study also reported that restaurants get the best returns when investing in waste reduction.

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