ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment (LAS) as a tool for effective environmentally friendly waste management in the Food Industry

Abstract

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is an analytical tool for the systematic evaluation of the environmental aspects of a product or service system through all stages of its life cycle. The food production industry requires large inputs of resources and causes several negative environmental effects. The food production systems are oriented and optimized to satisfy economic demands and the nutritional needs of a rapidly growing world population. Environmental issues, however, have not been given much attention. This review article discusses Life Cycle Assessment (LAS) as a tool for effective environmentally friendly waste management in the Food Industry and gives case studies and recommendations for the industry.