Food waste
View article: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Minimise Food Waste and Enhance Global Food Security
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Minimise Food Waste and Enhance Global Food Security Open
Food insecurity in the world remains a problem even with increased agricultural productivity, mainly because there are inefficiencies and waste within the food supply chain. Every year, it has been estimated that one-third of all the foods…
View article: Evaluation of sludge quality from cow feces and vegetable waste from biodigester
Evaluation of sludge quality from cow feces and vegetable waste from biodigester Open
This study aims to evaluate the quality of biodigester fermentation sludge produced by continuously filling the biodigester with cow feces and vegetable waste. The study used a 200-liter capacity horizontal portable biogas digester, equipp…
View article: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Minimise Food Waste and Enhance Global Food Security
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Minimise Food Waste and Enhance Global Food Security Open
Food insecurity in the world remains a problem even with increased agricultural productivity, mainly because there are inefficiencies and waste within the food supply chain. Every year, it has been estimated that one-third of all the foods…
View article: Estimation of Food Waste in a City and Food Waste Characteristics
Estimation of Food Waste in a City and Food Waste Characteristics Open
This research estimates food waste generation in households, hostels, and restaurants in an urban city. Through surveys, field observations, and a compost experiment, the study identifies the key behavioural reasons behind food waste and e…
View article: Valorization of Food Waste as an Eco-Friendly Adsorbent for the Removal of Cationic Textile Dye from Aqueous Solutions: Kinetic, Isotherm and Thermodynamic Studies
Valorization of Food Waste as an Eco-Friendly Adsorbent for the Removal of Cationic Textile Dye from Aqueous Solutions: Kinetic, Isotherm and Thermodynamic Studies Open
In this study, Helix aspersa snail shells, a type of food waste and an effective adsorbent, were used to remove methyl violet 2B, a cationic dye commonly found in textile industry wastewater. This adsorbent is cost-effective, environmental…
View article: Evaluation of sludge quality from cow feces and vegetable waste from biodigester
Evaluation of sludge quality from cow feces and vegetable waste from biodigester Open
This study aims to evaluate the quality of biodigester fermentation sludge produced by continuously filling the biodigester with cow feces and vegetable waste. The study used a 200-liter capacity horizontal portable biogas digester, equipp…
View article: Sustainable conversion of wet biomass, algae, and food waste to fuels in hot compressed water: Multi-Scale analysis
Sustainable conversion of wet biomass, algae, and food waste to fuels in hot compressed water: Multi-Scale analysis Open
View article: Characterization and Quality Improvement of Organic Compost Using Geothermal Brine from PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy
Characterization and Quality Improvement of Organic Compost Using Geothermal Brine from PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Open
Compost is an organic amendment capable of improving soil physical, chemical, and biological properties, yet its relatively low nutrient content often requires high application rates. This research aimed to evaluate the effects of differen…
View article: ORGANA BIOTECH AS A CASE STUDY OF THE USE OF GRAVIMETRY AS AN EFFECTIVE METHODOLOGY FOR MEASURING AND REDUCING ORGANIC WASTE
ORGANA BIOTECH AS A CASE STUDY OF THE USE OF GRAVIMETRY AS AN EFFECTIVE METHODOLOGY FOR MEASURING AND REDUCING ORGANIC WASTE Open
Reducing food waste is a global priority established by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3. Accurate measurement of food residues is essential to support public policies and mitigation strategies. In this context, gravimetry emerges a…
View article: Agricultural and Food Waste Valorization for Bioplastic Production: A Comprehensive Review
Agricultural and Food Waste Valorization for Bioplastic Production: A Comprehensive Review Open
Conventional plastics derived from fossil resources have created severe environmental and waste‐management problems, including long persistence in landfills, microplastic pollution, and high greenhouse gas emissions. Bioplastics produced f…
View article: Food Waste Awareness and Responses at the Primary School Level
Food Waste Awareness and Responses at the Primary School Level Open
Food waste is a major component of waste generated in Malaysia. Daily generation of food waste at school is depending on the number of students. In Malaysia, some schools have more than 1000 students. In average, Malaysians waste a total o…
View article: Composting of Household Organic Waste
Composting of Household Organic Waste Open
This project demonstrates how household organic waste can be efficiently converted into nutrient-rich compost using microbes and earthworms. The aim was to reduce biodegradable waste that usually ends up in landfills and to create an…
View article: Improving Shrimp Preservation Quality Through Edible Coatings Based on Starch Modified with Aqueous Plant Extracts
Improving Shrimp Preservation Quality Through Edible Coatings Based on Starch Modified with Aqueous Plant Extracts Open
The problems of food waste and packaging waste production currently force us to search for new solutions that are safe for people and the environment. Applying edible coatings directly onto food offers a sustainable method of maintaining s…
View article: Application of IoT in Monitoring Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Anaerobic Reactors
Application of IoT in Monitoring Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Anaerobic Reactors Open
Anaerobic reactors are often used to control emissions and capture greenhouse gas (GHG) (biogas, a mixture of carbon dioxide and methane) from waste such as dairy manure. However, real-time monitoring of biogas production during in vitro a…
View article: Gestión del desperdicio de alimentos en el sector minorista de alimentos de Costa Rica
Gestión del desperdicio de alimentos en el sector minorista de alimentos de Costa Rica Open
[Objective] This study aims to analyze the behavior of food services in managing waste, covering the entire process from the acquisition of raw materials to waste disposal. The research focuses on understanding the current practices and id…
View article: Examining the role of school food gardens, food waste systems and cooking facilities in experiential education: a cross-sectional survey of primary school teachers’ practices
Examining the role of school food gardens, food waste systems and cooking facilities in experiential education: a cross-sectional survey of primary school teachers’ practices Open
View article: Composting of Household Organic Waste
Composting of Household Organic Waste Open
This project demonstrates how household organic waste can be efficiently converted into nutrient-rich compost using microbes and earthworms. The aim was to reduce biodegradable waste that usually ends up in landfills and to create an eco-f…
View article: The relationship between minimalist lifestyle and food waste reduction behavior of generation Z in Semarang, Indonesia.
The relationship between minimalist lifestyle and food waste reduction behavior of generation Z in Semarang, Indonesia. Open
Food waste is a pressing global challenge with substantial environmental, economic, and social consequences. Generation Z, characterized by dynamic consumption patterns and increasing exposure to sustainability discourses, represents a cru…
View article: Technological Innovations in Food Waste Reduction: Case Studies from East and Southeast Asia
Technological Innovations in Food Waste Reduction: Case Studies from East and Southeast Asia Open
This study presents a review on food waste in East and Southeast Asia. Specifically, it highlights some of the key technological innovations being implemented in East and Southeast Asia to reduce the food waste. This paper contributed addi…
View article: Agricultural and Food Waste Valorization for Bioplastic Production: A Comprehensive Review
Agricultural and Food Waste Valorization for Bioplastic Production: A Comprehensive Review Open
Conventional plastics derived from fossil resources have created severe environmental and waste‐management problems, including long persistence in landfills, microplastic pollution, and high greenhouse gas emissions. Bioplastics prod…
View article: Innovation resistance toward waste to energy technologies in China’s food industry
Innovation resistance toward waste to energy technologies in China’s food industry Open
View article: Effect of Co-Digestion Ratios and Temperature on Biomethane Production in Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Cheese Whey and Tomato Waste
Effect of Co-Digestion Ratios and Temperature on Biomethane Production in Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Cheese Whey and Tomato Waste Open
Tomato processing and dairy industries generate significant effluents worldwide, contributing to environmental pollution and nutrient loss. Anaerobic digestion (AD) offers a sustainable solution by treating these effluents while recovering…
View article: Managing Food Leftovers in Polish Households in Terms of the Food Waste Hierarchy
Managing Food Leftovers in Polish Households in Terms of the Food Waste Hierarchy Open
Food leftovers are a key component of household food waste. A nationwide survey of 1115 Polish adults conducted in 2019 examined how such leftovers are managed, considering socio-demographic and economic factors. It also explored the impac…
View article: <i>Hermetia illucens</i> : Multifaceted Advancements in Organic Waste Valorization From Sustainable Farming to Biomedical Innovation
<i>Hermetia illucens</i> : Multifaceted Advancements in Organic Waste Valorization From Sustainable Farming to Biomedical Innovation Open
Tremendous amounts of organic waste are produced annually worldwide, and how to utilize this organic waste with low energy consumption and high efficiency without generating secondary pollution is a valuable research direction. Black soldi…
View article: Green Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Plant-Based Agri-Food Residues: Advances Toward Sustainable Valorization
Green Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Plant-Based Agri-Food Residues: Advances Toward Sustainable Valorization Open
Agri-food residues have accumulated globally at unprecedented scales, generating environmental pressures and resource inefficiencies, a core problem addressed in this review, while simultaneously representing rich, underutilized reservoirs…
View article: The Double Life of Plant-Based Food Waste: A Source of Phenolic Acids and a Carrier for Immobilization of Lipases Capable of Their Lipophilization
The Double Life of Plant-Based Food Waste: A Source of Phenolic Acids and a Carrier for Immobilization of Lipases Capable of Their Lipophilization Open
Addressing global food waste challenges, this study investigated plant-based byproducts, spent coffee grounds, apple, and chokeberry pomaces, as sources of phenolic acids and biodegradable carriers for lipase immobilization. The goal was t…
View article: Utilization of agricultural and food waste to obtain biofunctionalized magnetite particles
Utilization of agricultural and food waste to obtain biofunctionalized magnetite particles Open
One of the most important challenges for a sustainable future for our planet is ensuring a sufficient food supply for the growing population. The production and processing of plant-based foods generate a large amount of biowaste, which can…
View article: Development of Tailored Composite Biopolymer Film Formulations Using Minimally Refined Chitosan from American Lobster (Homarus americanus) Shell Waste for Different Food Packaging Applications
Development of Tailored Composite Biopolymer Film Formulations Using Minimally Refined Chitosan from American Lobster (Homarus americanus) Shell Waste for Different Food Packaging Applications Open
The need for sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastic packaging has prompted interest in biodegradable biopolymer films. This study developed edible composite films using minimally refined chitosan from American lobster (Homarus…
View article: Integrated strategies for food waste reduction in Sierra Leone: A collaborative approach
Integrated strategies for food waste reduction in Sierra Leone: A collaborative approach Open
Food waste is a pervasive global issue with significant economic, social, and environmental implications. In Sierra Leone, food waste is particularly acute, with substantial losses occurring at the post-harvest stage due to inadequate stor…
View article: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Fashion: QR Code-Driven Pre-Consumer Waste Sorting in Garment Manufacturing
Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Fashion: QR Code-Driven Pre-Consumer Waste Sorting in Garment Manufacturing Open
Increasing waste generation in the textile industry, particularly pre-consumer waste during garment production, poses significant environmental and economic challenges. The global textile industry produces an estimated 92–110 million tons …