Authors : Rashmi N. Raut, Jyotsna A. Patil, Nishikant A. Raut
Page Nos : 298-305
Description :
Waste management is the collection, transport, processing or disposal, managing
and monitoring of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by
human activity, and the process is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health,
the environment. Food waste is the major component of municipal solid waste. Because of
the serious issue of food waste management, particularly household food waste worldwide,
it may end up in food security problem. Present review aims to gather information related to
household food waste management and prevention of food waste. Some tips for prevention
or minimization of food waste have also been discussed here.
Key words: waste, food waste, food security
