Efforts are being made to reduce food waste, with various initiatives and solutions being implemented. A new law in California aims to prevent waste by banning "sell-by" labels on food, while other approaches include composting, food sampling initiatives, and the use of food dehydrators. The scope of the food waste problem is significant, with a report finding that a substantial amount of food waste ends up in landfills in Wisconsin, prompting local and national responses to address the issue.