JOURNAL ARTICLE

Erratum for the Research Article "Of the first five US states with food waste bans, Massachusetts alone has reduced landfill waste".

  • Published In: Science, 2026, v. 391, n. 6786. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses corrections made to a research manuscript regarding food waste bans in the U.S., specifically focusing on Massachusetts, which has shown a significant reduction in landfill waste. The authors identified coding errors that affected data analysis, leading to updated estimates for Massachusetts' waste reduction from –7.3% to –10.4%. While the main findings remain consistent, adjustments were made to various statistical measures and supplementary materials, including methane emissions analysis, which is now considered suggestive rather than significant. The corrections also included updates to figures and clarifications on data coverage and enforcement actions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science. 2026/02, Vol. 391, Issue 6786, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Correction Notice
  • Subject Area:Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0036-8075
  • DOI:10.1126/science.aef7764
  • Accession Number:191520782
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