2022 Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 10-12, 2022 | Minneapolis, MN
Yvette Cabrera
Food Waste Director
NRDC
Bio:
Yvette Cabrera focuses on building a better food system for people, the climate, and the environment. Cabrera oversees engagement on federal and state food waste policy and cutting-edge research on food waste. She also manages the Food Matters project, through which NRDC partners with cities to achieve meaningful reductions in food waste with comprehensive policies and programs.
Schedule
Wednesday, May 20
1:30pm - 2:30pm
"Depackaging at a Crossroads: Promise, Risk, and the Path Forward"
Breakout
Depackaging is a fast growing part of the organics recycling infrastructure, helping to quickly and conveniently divert food waste from landfill. But as the technology adoption scales, so do the questions. What do we actually know about how depackaging impacts compost quality, digestate, and microplastics contamination? Where is the data still lacking? And how should policymakers and practitioners respond in the absence of clear standards? This session creates space for a candid conversation across perspectives—from regulators to environmental advocates to organics recyclers on the ground. Together, panelists will explore what must be true for depackaging to play a responsible role in organics diversion, what guardrails may be needed, and how the industry can move forward without compromising long-term system integrity.