What are the potential for developing professional training programs and certifications in food waste management?

Jan 9, 2024 ... Farm-level food waste is a multifaceted challenge with significant implications for global food security, economic sustainability, and environmental well-being. Oct 3, 2023 ... Wasted food – if it were a country – would be the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the world, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture ... About 6%-8% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced if we stop wasting food. In the US alone, the production of lost or wasted food ... May 11, 2011 ... Roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year — approximately 1.3 billion tonnes — gets lost or wasted, ... If wasted food were its own country, it would cause more greenhouse gas emissions than any other country except for China and the U.S.; Causes Water Pollution This page includes information to enhance literacy about the impacts of food production and waste, demonstrate what Notre Dame is doing to address its food ... Extreme weather conditions affecting the crops; Unfavourable market conditions The reasons for food waste vary widely and can be sector-specific or systemic, ... Difficulty in forecasting, bulk purchasing, and improper storage can all lead to waste, along with preparation techniques that can leave usable food behind. But ... Jul 22, 2022 ... How can educational initiatives address the root causes of this waste? By Maureen Dunne, Jahlynn Hancock, Kate Linderman, Lily Lowndes, Samantha ... Food is wasted throughout the FSC, from initial agricultural production down to final household consumption. In medium- and high-income countries food is to ...