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International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD)
Special Issue on Emerging Trends and Innovations in Web-Based Applications and Technologies
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The Future of Sustainable Food Systems:
Investigating Eco Food’s Impact on Waste Reduction

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Saurabh Raut , Prof. Monika Choudhary , Shwet Gadre , Prof. Usha Kosarkar
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1,2,3,4 Department of Science and Technology,
1,2,3 G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
4 G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT consumption. Its consequences are far-reaching, leading to
This study explores the potential of Eco Food systems in the wastage of resources such as water, energy, and arable
transforming sustainable food practices by emphasizing land. Furthermore, food waste contributes significantly to
waste reduction and efficient resource utilization. With greenhouse gas emissions, as decomposing organic material
over 1.3 billion tons of food wasted globally each year, generates methane—a potent contributor to climate change.
innovative solutions are essential to tackling Addressing these issues requires a multi-faceted approach,
environmental, economic, and social challenges. This combining technological innovation, policy support, and
research examines the adoption of Eco Food technologies, community engagement.
including precision agriculture, advancements in food
recycling, and bioconversion techniques, to repurpose 2. The Food Waste Challenge
waste into valuable resources. Initial findings indicate that Food waste is a critical issue with widespread economic,
environmental, and social consequences. Addressing this
incorporating these methods into food supply chains could
decrease waste by up to 40%, enhance resource efficiency, challenge requires a systemic approach that spans the entire
food supply chain. Key areas include:
and make significant progress toward meeting the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2.1. Global Food Waste Magnitude
Food waste occurs at various stages, including:
Food waste remains a major global issue, with far-reaching
economic, environmental, and social consequences. This  Production & Harvest Losses: A substantial portion of
food is lost due to factors such as pests, inefficient
paper investigates strategies to reduce food waste across all harvesting, and improper storage.
stages of the supply chain, from production to consumption.
It evaluates innovative technologies, policy measures, and  Retail & Consumer Waste: In developed nations,
behavioral shifts aimed at minimizing waste. Additionally, supermarkets discard unsold food, and consumers often
the study addresses key challenges in waste reduction, dispose of edible products due to misinterpretation of
including the necessity for systemic changes and the impact expiration labels.
of consumer behavior. By covering critical areas such as
food recovery, circular economy initiatives, and sustainable  Post-Harvest Losses: In lower-income countries,
agricultural practices, this paper provides a comprehensive inadequate storage and infrastructure result in
perspective on the complexities of food waste management. significant food spoilage before reaching consumers.
Ultimately, it highlights the urgent need to integrate 2.2. Economic and Environmental Impacts
effective waste reduction strategies into the broader  Financial Losses: The economic cost of wasted food is
framework of sustainable food systems. substantial, affecting producers, businesses, and

consumers.
KEYWORDS: resource optimization, Eco Food, food waste,  Resource Misuse: Food production requires land,
sustainable systems, circular economy water, and energy. Wasting food squanders these
valuable resources.
1. INTRODUCTION
Eco Food systems present a transformative approach to  Environmental Consequences: Decomposing food
sustainable food production by focusing on waste reduction generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas
and resource efficiency. With global food waste surpassing contributing to climate change. Additionally,
1.3 billion tons annually, innovative strategies are essential deforestation and habitat destruction linked to food
to address economic, environmental, and social challenges. production lead to biodiversity loss.
This study examines the integration of Eco Food 2.3. Social and Food Security Concerns
technologies, including precision agriculture, food recycling Food waste exacerbates food insecurity, highlighting the
methods, and bioconversion processes, to convert waste into disparity between food surplus and global hunger.
valuable resources. Initial findings indicate that Redistribution efforts, such as food banks and recovery
incorporating these strategies within food supply chains can programs, help mitigate food waste while addressing food
reduce waste by up to 40%, enhance resource optimization, scarcity.
and significantly contribute to achieving the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 3. Strategies for Food Waste Reduction
A comprehensive strategy is required to combat food waste
Food waste occurs at various stages of the supply chain, effectively. Key approaches include:
including production, processing, distribution, and

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