This chapter investigates the causes and consequences of FLW, providing an extensive literature review that offers several insights into where FLW is produced and why. The chapter analyses micro-, meso and macro-level causes across the food supply chain. The impact of FLW is mainly analysed in terms of sustainability and food security. As for environmental consequences, it provides a thorough investigation of FLW’s impacts on greenhouse gas emissions, depletion of blue water and landfill disposal. Finally, the chapter provides an analysis of the complex interactions between FLW and food security, showing that positive outcomes following FLW reduction are not guaranteed.
The policy problem: The causes and consequences of food loss and waste
Pace N.
2022-01-01
Abstract
This chapter investigates the causes and consequences of FLW, providing an extensive literature review that offers several insights into where FLW is produced and why. The chapter analyses micro-, meso and macro-level causes across the food supply chain. The impact of FLW is mainly analysed in terms of sustainability and food security. As for environmental consequences, it provides a thorough investigation of FLW’s impacts on greenhouse gas emissions, depletion of blue water and landfill disposal. Finally, the chapter provides an analysis of the complex interactions between FLW and food security, showing that positive outcomes following FLW reduction are not guaranteed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
