The Future In The Litter Bin – Bioconversion Of Food Waste As Driver Of A Circular Bioeconomy
May 2024
in “
Frontiers in Nutrition
”
TLDR Turning food waste into useful products is key for a sustainable economy.
The document discusses the potential of bioconverting food waste to drive a circular bioeconomy, highlighting methods like composting, vermicomposting, anaerobic digestion, and insect bioconversion. These processes reduce greenhouse gas emissions and produce valuable by-products such as organic fertilizers, biofuels, and nutrient-rich compost. The review emphasizes the environmental and economic benefits of transforming food waste into useful materials, advocating for sustainable practices and technological innovations to enhance resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact.