The study of reducing food waste at all stages of the food supply chain to conserve resources and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
Food waste: An introduction to the concept of food waste and the problems it poses for sustainability.
Sustainable agriculture: An overview of sustainable agriculture practices and how they can be used to reduce food waste.
Supply chain management: Understanding the importance of efficient supply chain management in reducing food waste at every stage.
Food preservation techniques: Exploring various techniques to preserve food and extend its shelf life.
Composting: Introduction to composting, a cost-effective solution for reducing organic waste and producing nutrient-rich soil.
Food recovery and donation: The importance of food recovery and donation programs to ensure surplus food is distributed to those in need.
Waste reduction technologies: An overview of emerging technologies that can be used to reduce food waste throughout the supply chain.
Tracking and measurement: Understanding how to measure food waste and track progress to reduce it.
Education and awareness: Strategies for educating individuals and organizations on the importance of reducing food waste and how they can make a difference.
Policy and regulation: Exploring government policies and regulations that support or hinder food waste reduction efforts.
Composting: The process of transforming biodegradable waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for plants.
Food donation programs: Redistributing edible food to local food banks, charities, and shelters to help feed the hungry.
Food waste prevention strategies: Implementing strategies that reduce food waste at the source.
Food waste reduction education: Educating the public about the social, economic, and environmental impacts of food waste and how they can reduce food waste at home.
Food processing facilities: Facilities that turn leftover food waste into animal feed, or use it as a biofuel.
Gleaning: Collecting leftover crops from farmers' fields after harvest, and donating them to local food banks or using them for animal feed.
Meal planning and storage: Planning meals, preserving food, and reducing waste at home by using proper refrigeration, and storage methods.
Regenerative farming practices: Implementing natural methods and principles of farming that help regenerate soil health and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
Industrial ecology: The practice of designing industrial cycles to mimic natural cycles, reducing waste and pollution.
Waste to energy: The process of transforming organic waste materials into energy to power homes, cars and other forms of transportation.