Agricultural Utilization of Urban and Industrial By-Products: Key Insights

Download or read book Agricultural Utilization of Urban and Industrial By-Products: Key Insights written by Kailash Malode and published by . This book was released on 2023-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid increase in global food production has led to a significant amount of food waste, posing multiple threats to the environment, animals, and human health. The treatment of agricultural and food waste costs billions of dollars annually. However, food waste also contains bioactive chemicals that can be extracted and used in various industries, adding value to agricultural and food production. Managing waste in an environmentally responsible manner can turn waste into resources, such as using waste materials as fertilizers in agriculture. By integrating by-product recovery and utilization, new technologies can contribute to a more sustainable food system and resource recovery. This book provides valuable information on integrating urban and industrial by-product recovery for increased resource utilization, making it useful for professionals in the agricultural production and processing industries.