- JYOTHISHREE V “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” -Hippocrates Food waste is a significant global problem that impacts both developed and developing nations. According to UN estimates, roughly 1.3 billion tons, or one-third of the food produced globally, is lost or wasted each year. This not only worsens global food insecurity and hunger but also has detrimental effects on the economy, environment, and both. To summarize, food waste is a major global issue that requires immediate attention. It does, however, provide an opportunity to develop valuable biobased products that can benefit society and the environment. We can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create renewable energy sources, improve soil health, and reduce waste sent to landfills by converting food waste into biogas, fertilizers, animal feed, enzymes, and bioplastics. The conversion of food waste into bio-based products is a long-term solution to the food waste problem. Using food waste as a feedstock, we can create a variety of bioproducts that can replace products based on fossil fuels and lead to the development of a more sustainable and circular economy. Finally, by converting food waste into valuable biobased products, we can build a more sustainable food system and a more resilient future for future generations.
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