This is largely driven by a US government programs and tax laws, which the Op-ed completely ignores: https://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/resources/donations.htm

This is largely driven by a US government programs and tax laws, which the Op-ed completely ignores: https://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/resources/donations.htm https://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/resources/donations.htm If those laws need an update, it doesn't seem like a huge deal. There's a lot of support for food assistance programs. I don't see any reason to villainize people trying to reduce food waste.