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Helping Montreal and other cities keep more institutional and commercial food waste out of the dump

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Briefings

McGill University researchers identified that 6% of Montreal's mapped area generates 100,000 metric tons of food waste annually, with food service and retail sectors being the primary contributors. This data highlights a significant portion of municipal waste that is currently sent to landfills rather than being diverted.

Key points

• McGill University researchers found that 6% of Montreal's mapped area accounts for 100,000 metric tons of food waste sent to landfill annually.
• Food service and retail businesses were identified as the largest contributors to the city's total food waste.

Context

This study provides critical data for urban sustainability efforts, specifically highlighting the high volume of institutional and commercial food waste in Montreal that is currently not being diverted from landfills.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a specific snapshot of 2026 data from McGill University researchers. It does not include historical trends, future projections, or broader regional comparisons beyond Montreal.

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