Increasing consumer awareness about sustainability has urged food processors to adopt sustainable practices, however, achieving sustainability in an integrated food bioprocessing industry (IFBI) is a complex task. Achieving sustainability is also a global requirement, adopted by the United Nations (UN) in the form of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hence, in this connection, sustainability has become a global responsibility. Governmental regulatory authorities across the globe have now established regulations, which demand IFBIs to adapt sustainable practices. Moreover, several international organizations have developed standards which provide basic framework how to achieve sustainability. Furthermore, IBFIs can hire global certification agencies to conduct their audits based upon those regulations and standards, and help IFBIs to develop globally acceptable sustainable system. The chapter, therefore, has discussed the concept of sustainability in an IFBI, relationship of SDGs with an IFBI, as well as steps and stages at which sustainable practices can be adopted. Moreover, the chapter has provided a brief overview of the global standards and certifications. Finally, the potential of some novel technologies has been discussed which can help IFBIs to achieve their goal of sustainability. In conclusion, this chapter can serve a basic guideline for food processing professionals, industry stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and certification agencies on how to achieve the objective of sustainability in an IFBI for increasing processing efficiency, waste reduction, process optimization, compliance with environmental regulations, and enhanced competitiveness.

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Sustainability and Waste Reduction

  • Muhammad Ammar Khan,
  • Huijuan Yang,
  • Muhammad Waseem,
  • Tahir Mehmood,
  • Faiz-ul-Hassan Shah,
  • Muhammad Saeed Uddin,
  • Rana Muhammad Bilal

摘要

Increasing consumer awareness about sustainability has urged food processors to adopt sustainable practices, however, achieving sustainability in an integrated food bioprocessing industry (IFBI) is a complex task. Achieving sustainability is also a global requirement, adopted by the United Nations (UN) in the form of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hence, in this connection, sustainability has become a global responsibility. Governmental regulatory authorities across the globe have now established regulations, which demand IFBIs to adapt sustainable practices. Moreover, several international organizations have developed standards which provide basic framework how to achieve sustainability. Furthermore, IBFIs can hire global certification agencies to conduct their audits based upon those regulations and standards, and help IFBIs to develop globally acceptable sustainable system. The chapter, therefore, has discussed the concept of sustainability in an IFBI, relationship of SDGs with an IFBI, as well as steps and stages at which sustainable practices can be adopted. Moreover, the chapter has provided a brief overview of the global standards and certifications. Finally, the potential of some novel technologies has been discussed which can help IFBIs to achieve their goal of sustainability. In conclusion, this chapter can serve a basic guideline for food processing professionals, industry stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and certification agencies on how to achieve the objective of sustainability in an IFBI for increasing processing efficiency, waste reduction, process optimization, compliance with environmental regulations, and enhanced competitiveness.