Food Waste Recycling Reduces Emissions

Edited by: Olga Samsonova

A Penn State University study shows recycling food waste can significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions.

The research focused on the United States, European Union, and China, evaluating composting, anaerobic digestion, and refeeding.

Refeeding suitable food waste into animal feed reduces the need for conventional feed, conserving resources.

Sources

  • Institution of Engineering and Technology

  • Penn State cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half; targets future goals

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