Sustainably Reducing Food Waste and Ensuring Food Security

Sustainably Reducing Food Waste and Ensuring Food Security brings together academic professors, scientists, and policymakers from around the globe to address how to reduce food waste and increase access to nutritious food for all. By addressing the impact of waste-to-energy technologies, plant-based diets, alternative protein sources, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, the authors will provide practical guidance for anyone interested in the sustainability of the global food system and the entire food supply chain, from production to consumption. This book is divided into five sections. Section one introduces the concept of sustainable foods systems including the importance and benefits, Section two explores the economic, environmental and social impacts of understanding food waste, Section three provides solutions for food waste reduction, Section four explores sustainable agriculture and alternative food sources, and Section five covers the role of technology, data analytics, policy, and education and outreach in building a sustainable food system. Explores in-depth coverage of sustainable food systemsAnalyzes plant-based diets and alternative protein sources to mitigate and manage carbon footprintOffers actionable strategies for building environmentally sound, equitable, and sustainable food systemsIdentifies sustainable practices and policies that can be used to manage food wasteDetails the importance of sustainable food systems, including the environmental and health impact of the food we consume INDICE: Section 1: Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems 1. Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems 2. Food Systems, Food Waste, and Climate Change Section 2: Understanding Food Waste 3. The Economic Impact of Food Waste 4. The Social Impact of Food Waste 5. The Environmental Costs of Food Waste Section 3: Reducing Food Waste 6. Composting and Anaerobic Digestion 7. Waste-to-Energy Technologies 8. Innovative Approaches to Reduce Food Waste and Ensure Sustainability Section 4: Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Food Sources 9. Sustainable Agriculture 10. Regenerative Agriculture 11. Plant-Based Diets 12. Millet and Sustainable Food Systems 13. Alternative Protein Sources Section 5: Technology and Education for Sustainable Food Systems 14. Role of Technology and Data analytics in the Sustainable Food System 15. Policy and Governance for Sustainable Food Systems 16. Education and Outreach for Sustainable Food Systems 17. The Future of Sustainable Food Systems

• ISBN: 978-0-443-28816-6
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés