Scientific Articles : The Effective Methodology For Sustainable Management of Food Waste
Introduction Paragraph by Definition Food waste is an inevitable phenomenon, arising from various human activities, from households to the food processing industry. However, few realize that about one segment of the world's total food production for human consumption is lost or wasted each year, according to a report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Ironically, this food waste is not only economically detrimental due to wasting resources, but also makes a major contribution to environmental problems such as greenhouse gas emissions and air and land pollution . The Sustainable Development Goal 12 set by the UN in 2015 aims to promote sustainable consumption and production, with a specific target of halving per capita global food waste by 2030. This involves reducing waste at both retail and consumer levels, as well as minimizing losses throughout the food supply chain. While efforts to reduce food waste ar...