HWS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Permaculture, Food Waste, Systems Theory
16 Jan 2019
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Good samaritan laws- enable reduction of food waste. Address the food systems and food supply. Combining wisdom from recent technological gains with traditional knowledge. Organic" is a labelling term that denotes a food has been produced in accordance with organic production standards, and certified by a particular body or authority. Yields similar to those of conventional systems. Waste & pollution reduction through recycling waste within the system. Utilising energy losses (harnessing heat generated through processing) Contribute to recycling of post consumer packaging. A shift to more sustainable diets will have upstream effect on the food supply, from food production through to food consumption. Making ecological choices is difficult for consumers due to the multiple factors to account for. Organic food- more associated with perceived health benefits & naturalness. Ongoing research is needed to monitor the impact of policy and individual level impacts. Ongoing research into all areas of the intersection between food, nutrition, environmental, economics and social cohesiveness.
