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Turning Trash into Treasure: Mapping Food Waste Systems in Phoenix

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Arizona throws away $9.5 billion worth of food every year, ranking as the worst in the nation for food waste generation (Ardoin). The City of Phoenix has begun to address these alarming statistics by implementing small-scale diversion strategies such as food donation programs and nutrient recovery facilities. To achieve zero…

Arizona throws away $9.5 billion worth of food every year, ranking as the worst in the nation for food waste generation (Ardoin). The City of Phoenix has begun to address these alarming statistics by implementing small-scale diversion strategies such as food donation programs and nutrient recovery facilities. To achieve zero waste diversion goals by 2050, Phoenix has turned to a decentralized, community-driven strategy. The city’s approach over the next five years is crucial to increasing diversion strategies and identifying the best opportunities to redirect food away from the garbage. This thesis project aims to address the question: What are the key collaboration gaps in Phoenix’s food waste ecosystem?
ContributorsKaranjia, Neha (Author) / Dooley, Kevin (Thesis director) / Printezis, Antonios (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor) / Department of Economics (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2025-05