TURN WASTE INTO PROFIT

Food Losses Begin on the Farm

2010-12-10T17:33:00.000-03:00

In recent years, growing concern about hunger, resource conservation and the environmental and economic costs associated with food waste have raised public awareness of food loss. This in turn has accelerated public and private efforts to make better use of available food supplies by recovering safe and nutritious food that would otherwise be wasted. Food losses begin on the farm even before a commodity moves into the marketing system. Food is subject to additional loss as it leaves the farm and enters the food marketing system.

Some loss occurs in storage, due to insect infestations or mold, deterioration, or improper transportation and handling. Produce, dairy, meat, and other fresh items are subject to shrinkage (loss in weight or volume) due to inadequate packaging or simply the passage of time. Also, fresh foods stored or transported at improper temperatures can deteriorate, wilt, or suffer bacterial degradation or microbial growth. Frequent handling by food processors, brokers, and wholesalers can lead to additional losses. Another important component of food loss is stock removed from retail shelves because it has reached its “sell-by” date.

Source: USDA

3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

2010-12-09T16:17:00.000-03:00

Natural resource and energy conservation is achieved by managing materials more efficiently. Choose from the efforts and resources below to learn how to conserve resources at home and at work.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:

Learn ways to reduce household and industrial waste.

Three primary strategies for effectively managing materials and waste are 'reduce, reuse, and recycle'.

Reduce waste by making smart decisions when purchasing products, including the consideration of product packaging.

Reuse containers and products.

Recycle materials ranging from paper to food scraps, yard trimmings, and electronics.

Purchase products manufactured with recycled content.

Source:

U.S.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

TETRA PAK OFERECE “DESPERDÍCIO ZERO”

2010-12-08T15:11:00.000-03:00

Para diminuir as perdas e danos dos produtos, a Tetra Pak oferece o “Programa Desperdício Zero”. Trata-se de um treinamento online e gratuito voltado para toda cadeia de distribuição, que visa conscientizar e alertar sobre as melhores práticas de manuseio, paletização, transporte, estocagem e exposição dos produtos envasados em embalagens Tetra Pak, como por exemplo, derivados de leite, sucos, atomatados e alimentos preparados.

Para conhecer essas informações essenciais e fazer a inscrição no programa de treinamento, basta acessar o site www.desperdiciozero.com.br

Fonte: GIRO NEWS