Handbook of Sustainability for the Food Sciences, Hardcover by Morawicki, Rub...

Handbook of Sustainability for the Food Sciences, Hardcover by Morawicki, Ruben O., ISBN 0813817358, ISBN-13 9780813817354, Like New Used, Free shipping in the USMorawicki (food processing and packaging, U. of Arkansas) explains the basics of environmental sustainability and the impacts of the food supply chain. He also addresses managing for sustainability, evaluating food chain impacts, and how environmental impacts can be lessened. Some specific topics include a short-term approach to sustainability, carbon and hydrologic cycles, climate change, food ingredients and additives, fisheries and animal production, impacts of distribution and consumption, life cycle assessments, intensity indicators and metrics, improving efficiency, innovating technology, carbon offsets and emissions trading, environmental claims and declarations, waste water and solid waste, energy, packaging, and transportation. The final section explores a bio-based economy and provides conclusions. While intended for food science professionals, th also would be useful for product developers, educators, decision makers and students. Also, th is clearly written and illustrated and would be an accessible resource for general interest readers. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()