Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability

Research exploring precision fermentation for urban dairy production in Amsterdam, examining technical feasibility and societal requirements for decentralized novel food technologies.

Life cycle assessment of Italian lasagna compares environmental impacts of food waste management methods, finding digital redistribution platforms most effective at reducing impacts.

Cross-sectional study examining how green practices at family celebrations in Indian urban districts influence environmental values, finding food and waste management practices most effective.

Research on pre-decision design for reducing household food waste through competence-supportive interfaces that constrain meal choices based on available ingredients.

Researchers developed and validated a 37-item scale to assess occupational health and safety sustainability in food service institutions, demonstrating strong reliability.

Study quantifying food insecurity prevalence among U.S. Army Reserve soldiers and identifying demographic risk factors including education level and race.

Study of 330 Generation Z individuals across five European countries reveals significant differences in food waste patterns, ranging from 3.43% in Estonia to 17.18% in Romania, with.

Study identifies which Industry 4.0 technologies—AI, blockchain, IoT, and others—work best at each stage of food supply chains for minimizing losses and waste globally.

Sequential study identifies seven barriers preventing restaurant chefs from offering plant-based meat dishes, with chef education highlighted as the most effective strategy for menu adoption.

Explore how blockchain technology enhances traceability and sustainability in agri-food systems while addressing governance challenges, interoperability issues, and equity concerns for smallholder.

Systematic review of 114 studies on municipal solid waste compost impacts on crop productivity and soil fertility, identifying agronomic benefits but highlighting gaps in long-term research.

Quantification of water losses during manual household waste sorting and assessment of resulting biases in compositional and energetic performance indicators under controlled indoor conditions.

Survey of 10,513 respondents across six countries shows meat-reduction policies gain higher support with subsidies and health framing over taxes and climate messaging.

Quantitative analysis of Czech consumer textile disposal behaviour by gender and age, identifying durability as primary disposal driver and consumer education as key policy intervention.

Explore how blockchain certification enhances market value of Sicilian ancient grains through consumer preferences, supply chain transparency, and integrated marketing strategies for heritage crop.

Explore circular economy implementation in airport catering operations. Study reveals waste reduction and recycling opportunities, but systemic change requires integrated business models and.

Blockchain-enabled halal food certification framework for UAE using Hyperledger Fabric and IPFS, enhancing transparency, traceability, and operational efficiency in the supply chain.

Review of agrifood by-product valorization pathways for extracting bioactive compounds and advancing sustainable food systems through pharmaceutical, food, packaging, and cosmetic applications.

Study of healthcare staff knowledge and practices on medical waste management at El-Idrissi Hospital in Kenitra, Morocco, revealing gaps in training and occupational risk awareness.

Study examines Chinese consumer express packaging recycling behavior using PLS-SEM and fsQCA, revealing attitude, perceived benefit, and trust as key drivers of participation.