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.
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
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