This book comprehensively explores various aspects of food waste management ranging from understanding the issue to innovative solutions that convert waste into valuable resources. The initial chapters provide an in-depth analysis of advanced methods for characterizing food waste. The book examines cutting-edge methodologies including physico-chemical thermal and biological approaches for converting food waste into valuable resources such as biohydrogen biopolymers biogas organic acids bioactive compounds biochar compost and vermicompost. Additionally it delves into the utilization of advanced technologies like machine learning the Internet of Things (Io T) sensors and robotics for food waste treatment and management thus contributing to a sustainable future. It underscores the conversion of food waste into renewable energy sources sustainable materials and valuable compounds. This book will be useful for researchers practitioners and policymakers seeking sustainable approaches to tackle the global challenge of food waste. Offers in-depth insights into advanced methods for characterizing food waste enabling precise and targeted waste reduction strategies Examines physico-chemical thermal and biological approaches for converting food waste into valuable resources Presents machine learning Io T sensors and robotics for sustainable food waste management and treatment Highlights the conversion of food waste into valuable resources including biohydrogen biopolymers bioactive compounds compost and vermicompost Provides specific details about the food waste supply chain and associated policies |Sustainable Technologies for Food Waste Management
