Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. e14373 - e14373
Published: March 1, 2023
Hydrogen
gas
will
be
an
essential
energy
carrier
for
global
systems
in
the
future.
However,
non-renewable
sources
account
96%
of
production.
Food
wastes
have
high
hydrogen
generation
potential,
which
can
positively
influence
production
and
reduce
greenhouse
(GHG)
emissions.
The
study
evaluates
potential
food
waste
hydrogen-based
power
through
biogas
steam
reforming
its
environmental
economic
impact
major
Ghanaian
cities.
results
highlight
that
annual
Kumasi
had
highest
share
40.73
kt,
followed
by
Accra
with
31.62
while
least
was
Tamale
(3.41
kt).
About
2073.38
kt
generated
all
output
is
predicted
to
increase
from
54.61
2007
119.80
2030.
produced
977.54
throughout
24-year
period,
759.76
Secondi-Takoradi
255.23
81.85
kt.
According
current
study,
largest
percentage
contribution
(47.15%),
(36.60%),
(12.31%),
(3.95%).
73.24
GWh
56.85
GWh.
could
offset
8.19%
6.36%
Ghana's
electricity
consumption.
total
3728.35
displace
17.37%
This
a
fossil
diesel
displacement
capacity
1125.90
ML
GHG
emissions
3060.20
CO2
eq.
Based
on
findings,
savings
8.13%
carbon
cost
$
0.074/kWh
positive
net
present
value
658.80
million
benefit-to-cost
ratio
3.43.
lays
foundation
opens
policy
windows
sustainable
Ghana
other
African
countries.
ACS Environmental Au,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 58 - 75
Published: Jan. 20, 2023
Valorization
of
food
waste
(FW)
is
instrumental
for
reducing
the
environmental
and
economic
burden
FW
transitioning
to
a
circular
economy.
The
valorization
process
has
widely
been
studied
produce
various
end-use
products
summarize
them;
however,
their
economic,
environmental,
social
aspects
are
limited.
This
study
synthesizes
some
methods
used
management
produces
value-added
applications,
also
discusses
technological
advances
aspects.
Globally,
1.3
billion
tonnes
edible
lost
or
wasted
each
year,
during
which
about
3.3
greenhouse
gas
emitted.
(−347
2969
kg
CO2
equiv/tonne
FW)
(−100
$138/tonne
impacts
depend
on
multiple
parameters
chains
systems.
Although
enormous
efforts
underway
reduce
as
well
valorize
unavoidable
loss,
it
seems
transdisciplinary
approach/initiative
would
be
essential
minimize
abate
FW.
A
joint
effort
from
stakeholders
key
efficient
effective
improve
its
sustainability.
However,
any
initiative
in
should
consider
broader
sustainability
check
avoid
risks
investment
environment.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 506 - 506
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
The
global
food
systems
face
significant
challenges
driven
by
population
growth,
climate
change,
geopolitical
conflicts,
crises,
and
evolving
consumer
preferences.
Intending
to
address
these
challenges,
optimizing
production,
adopting
sustainable
practices,
developing
technological
advancements
are
essential
while
ensuring
the
safety
public
acceptance
of
innovations.
This
review
explores
complex
aspects
future
food,
encompassing
security,
climate-resilient
digitalized
supply
chain,
alternative
protein
sources,
processing,
technology,
impact
biotechnology,
cultural
diversity
culinary
trends,
health
personalized
nutrition,
production
within
circular
bioeconomy.
article
offers
a
holistic
perspective
on
industry
characterized
innovation,
adaptability,
shared
commitment
system
resilience.
Achieving
sustainable,
nutritious,
environmentally
friendly
in
involves
comprehensive
changes
various
including
innovative
farming
processing
technologies,
Industry
4.0
applications,
as
well
approaches
that
redefine
how
we
consume
food.
