Life Cycle Assessment Of Agri Food Systems
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Life Cycle Assessment Of Agri Food Systems
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Author : Claudine Basset-Mens
language : en
Publisher: Quae
Release Date : 2021-12-17
Life Cycle Assessment Of Agri Food Systems written by Claudine Basset-Mens and has been published by Quae this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-17 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the internationally recognized method to assess the environmental impacts of products and services. This operational guide provides best practice recommendations for LCA practitioners to carry out LCA studies on agri-food systems in developing and emerging contexts.
Life Cycle Assessment In The Agri Food Sector
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Author : Bruno Notarnicola
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-01-06
Life Cycle Assessment In The Agri Food Sector written by Bruno Notarnicola and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-06 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The book presents an overview of the International practices and state-of-the-art of LCA studies in the agri-food sector, both in terms of adopted methodologies and application to particular products; the final purpose is to characterise and put order within the methodological issues connected to some important agri-food products (wine, olive oil, cereals and derived products, meat and fruit) and also defining practical guidelines for the implementation of LCAs in this particular sector. The first chapter entails an overview of the application of LCA to the food sector, the role of the different actors of the food supply chain and the methodological issues at a general level. The other chapters, each with a particular reference to the main foods of the five sectors under study, have a common structure which entails the review of LCA case studies of such agri-food products, the methodological issues, the ways with which they have been faced and the suggestion of practical guidelines.
Towards Sustainable Global Food Systems
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Author : Ruerd Ruben
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2019-04-30
Towards Sustainable Global Food Systems written by Ruerd Ruben and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
One of the major knowledge challenges in the domain of Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems refers to the integration of perspectives on consumption, patterns that support public health, inclusive value chains, and environmentally sustainable food production. While there is a long record of the analysis of separate interventions, this special issue generates integrated insights, provides cross-cutting perspectives, and outlines practical and policy solutions that address these global challenges.
Sustainability Challenges In The Agrofood Sector
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Author : Rajeev Bhat
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2017-04-24
Sustainability Challenges In The Agrofood Sector written by Rajeev Bhat and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Sustainability Challenges in the Agrofood Sector covers a wide range of agrofood-related concerns, including urban and rural agriculture and livelihoods, water-energy management, food and environmental policies, diet and human health. Significant and relevant research topics highlighting the most recent updates will be covered, with contributions from leading experts currently based in academia, government bodies and NGOs (see list of contributors below). Chapters will address the realities of sustainable agrofood, the issues and challenges at stake, and will propose and discuss novel approaches to these issues. This book will be the most up-to-date and complete work yet published on the topic, with new and hot topics covered as well as the core aspects and challenges of agrofood sustainability.
Integration Of Environment And Nutrition In Life Cycle Assessment Of Food Items Opportunities And Challenges
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Author : McLaren, S., Berardy, A., Henderson, A., Holden, N., Huppertz, T., Jolliet, O., De Camillis, C., Renouf, M., Rugani, B
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2021-12-23
Integration Of Environment And Nutrition In Life Cycle Assessment Of Food Items Opportunities And Challenges written by McLaren, S., Berardy, A., Henderson, A., Holden, N., Huppertz, T., Jolliet, O., De Camillis, C., Renouf, M., Rugani, B and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-23 with Political Science categories.
This report is the outcome of a consensus-building project to agree on best practices for environmental and nutritional Life Cycle Assessment (nLCA) methodology, and identify future research needs. The project involved 30 nutritional and environmental LCA researchers from 18 countries. It focused on the assessment of food items (as opposed to meals or diets). Best practice recommendations were developed to address the intended purpose of an LCA study and related modeling approach, choice of an appropriate functional unit, assessment of nutritional value, and reporting nLCA results. An nLCA study should report the quantities of as many essential nutrients as possible and aim to provide information on the nutritional quality and/or health impacts in addition to nutrient quantities. Outstanding issues requiring further research attention include: defining a minimum number of nutrients to be considered in an nLCA study; treatment of nutrients to limit; use of nutrient indexes; further development of Impact Assessment methods; representation of nutritional changes that may occur during subsequent distribution and food preparation in cradle-to-gate nLCA studies; and communication of data uncertainty and variability. More data are required for different regions (particularly developing countries); for the processing, distribution, retail, and consumption life cycle stages; and for food loss and waste. Finally, there is a need to extend nLCA methodology for the assessment of meals and diets, to consider further how to account for the multi-functionality of food in a sustainability framework, and to set nLCA studies within the context of environmental limits. These results provide a robust basis for improving nLCA methodology and applying it to identify solutions that minimize the trade-offs between nourishing populations and safeguarding the environment.
Assessing The Environmental Impact Of Agriculture
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Author : Bo Weidema
language : en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agric
Release Date : 2019-03-22
Assessing The Environmental Impact Of Agriculture written by Bo Weidema and has been published by Burleigh Dodds Series in Agric this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-22 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book reviews key methods for measuring the environmental impact of agriculture. Part 1 reviews life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. Part 2 reviews ways of modelling particular types of impact whilst the final part covers particular agricultural sectors.
Environmental Assessment And Management In The Food Industry
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Author : U Sonesson
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2010-09-30
Environmental Assessment And Management In The Food Industry written by U Sonesson and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-30 with Science categories.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) of production and processing in the food industry is an important tool for improving sustainability. Environmental assessment and management in the food industry reviews the advantages, challenges and different applications of LCA and related methods for environmental assessment, as well as key aspects of environmental management in this industry sector. Part one discusses the environmental impact of food production and processing, addressing issues such as nutrient management and water efficiency in agriculture. Chapters in Part two cover LCA methodology and challenges, with chapters focusing on different food industry sectors such as crop production, livestock and aquaculture. Part three addresses the applications of LCA and related approaches in the food industry, with chapters covering combining LCA with economic tools, ecodesign of food products and footprinting methods of assessment, among other topics. The final part of the book concentrates on environmental management in the food industry, including contributions on training, eco-labelling and establishing management systems. With its international team of editors and contributors, Environmental assessment and management in the food industry is an essential reference for anyone involved in environmental management in the food industry, and for those with an academic interest in sustainable food production. Reviews the advantages, challenges and different applications of LCA and related methods for environmental assessment Discusses the environmental impact of food production and processing, addressing issues such as nutrient management and water efficiency in agriculture Examines environmental management in the food industry, including contributions on training, eco-labelling and establishing management systems
Social Life Cycle Assessment
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Author : Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-12-13
Social Life Cycle Assessment written by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-13 with Science categories.
This book highlights the Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA) of the agri-sector for rice, sugarcane, and cassava in Thailand and the food sector. It also presents a range of models, indices, impact categories, etc. for SLCA that are currently being developed for industrial applications. Though SLCA was introduced in 2010, it is still relatively new compared to environmental life cycle assessment (ELCA).
Modeling Crop Rotations And Co Products In Agricultural Life Cycle Assessments
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Author : Gerhard Brankatschk
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-09-10
Modeling Crop Rotations And Co Products In Agricultural Life Cycle Assessments written by Gerhard Brankatschk and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-10 with Science categories.
Gerhard Brankatschk provides solutions for methodological limitations of agricultural Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). The author solves challenges of attributing multifunctionality (co-products) and temporal system boundaries (crop rotations) of agricultural systems by establishing two new Life Cycle Inventory methodologies, which conform to ISO-standards on LCA. The new methods help to assess temporal, spatial, and multifunctional complexity of agricultural systems and to improve the reliability of life cycle based sustainability assessments of agriculture.
Sustainable Rice Straw Management
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Author : Martin Gummert
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-01-01
Sustainable Rice Straw Management written by Martin Gummert and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-01 with Agriculture categories.
This open access book on straw management aims to provide a wide array of options for rice straw management that are potentially more sustainable, environmental, and profitable compared to current practice. The book is authored by expert researchers, engineers and innovators working on a range of straw management options with case studies from Vietnam, the Philippines and Cambodia. The book is written for engineers and researchers in order to provide them information on current good practice and the gaps and constraints that require further research and innovation. The book is also aimed at extension workers and farmers to help them decide on the best alternative straw management options in their area by presenting both the technological options as well as the value chains and business models required to make them work. The book will also be useful for policy makers, required by public opinion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, looking for research-based evidence to guide the policies they develop and implement.