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Assessment of food losses and waste at the Tshwane market and small scale farms

Author: Ramukhwatho, Fhumulani R ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Musvoto, Constansia D ; Polasi, Letlotlo T Date: Feb 2021 Food losses and waste are issues of global concern as they contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that agricultural production and marketing contribute a large portion of food waste in the value chain. This paper reports on ... Read more
Informing policy on grocery carrier bags: Evidence from a life cycle sustainability assessment

Author: Nahman, Anton ; Russo, Valentina ; Stafford, William HL Date: Feb 2021 The environmental impacts of plastic waste have received significant attention from both policy makers and the general public. A number of countries have banned certain single-use plastic products, including plastic carrier bags. However, ... Read more
Reducing food waste across the supply chain

Author: Matinise, Sihle N ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Polasi, Letlotlo T Date: Feb 2021 Food waste is recognised as one of the major environmental issues, globally. With a growing burden of global food insecurity coupled with economic and environmental impacts, food waste prevention has become a paramount consideration to achieve ... Read more
Waste disposal practices in low-income settlements of South Africa

Author: Haywood, Lorren K ; Kapwata, T ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Breetzke, G ; Wright, CY Date: Aug 2021 Domestic solid waste is rapidly increasing due to accelerated population growth and urbanization. Improper waste disposal poses potential health risks and environmental concerns. Here, we investigated waste disposal practices in relation to ... Read more

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