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Environmental Assessment and Management in the Food Industry - Life Cycle Assessment and Related Approaches (Paperback)
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Environmental Assessment and Management in the Food Industry - Life Cycle Assessment and Related Approaches (Paperback)
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
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Life cycle assessment (LCA) of production and processing in the
food industry is an important tool for improving sustainability.
Environmental assessment and management in the food industry
reviews the advantages, challenges and different applications of
LCA and related methods for environmental assessment, as well as
key aspects of environmental management in this industry sector.
Part one discusses the environmental impact of food production and
processing, addressing issues such as nutrient management and water
efficiency in agriculture. Chapters in Part two cover LCA
methodology and challenges, with chapters focusing on different
food industry sectors such as crop production, livestock and
aquaculture. Part three addresses the applications of LCA and
related approaches in the food industry, with chapters covering
combining LCA with economic tools, ecodesign of food products and
footprinting methods of assessment, among other topics. The final
part of the book concentrates on environmental management in the
food industry, including contributions on training, eco-labelling
and establishing management systems. With its international team of
editors and contributors, Environmental assessment and management
in the food industry is an essential reference for anyone involved
in environmental management in the food industry, and for those
with an academic interest in sustainable food production.
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