Agri-food Waste Valorisation

The agri-food industry generates significant waste, which poses challenges for waste management and resource loss. Converting waste into useful resources can reduce landfill waste, conserve feedstocks, and promote sustainability. Research in this area has advanced rapidly, and this book provides valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in waste management, sustainability, and the circular economy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 326 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2023
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

The agri-food industry generates an enormous volume of waste annually, presenting a multifaceted challenge that extends beyond mere waste management. It encompasses the critical need to find sufficient storage space for waste and prevent the release of harmful substances into the environment. Moreover, this waste represents a significant loss of valuable resources, including the chemicals and energy invested in its production. By converting current waste streams into useful resources, we can reap numerous benefits. Firstly, we can significantly reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills or similar disposal sites, thereby mitigating the environmental impact and conserving valuable landfill space. Additionally, this conversion can reduce the reliance on other feedstocks, minimizing the demand for resources that could be utilized for food production. Furthermore, by converting waste into valuable chemicals or chemical feedstocks, we can alleviate the pressure on feedstocks that are currently being used as food, ensuring a more sustainable and circular economy.

Over the past few years, significant progress has been made in researching the various types of waste generated by the agri-food industry and exploring innovative approaches to converting them into valuable chemicals or chemical feedstocks. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals interested in waste management, sustainability, and the circular economy. It provides comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in the valorization of food and agricultural waste, including valuable insights into the valorization of citrus peel and industrial wastes. By delving into these topics, the book offers valuable insights into the potential for waste reduction, resource conservation, and the promotion of a more sustainable and circular economy.

Weight: 635g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839168031