Circular Economy

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The Hidden Environmental Costs of Inefficient Waste Management in Commercial Bakeries

In their relentless pursuit of sustainability, many commercial bakery industry experts have been involved in identifying and managing the obvious and often visible environmental impacts of their operations. While this focus on tangible outputs is crucial, it is paramount not to ignore the unseen and often neglected aspects of environmental degradation, specifically, the hidden environmental …

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From potato skins to pet food: How your bakery waste can fuel the circular economy

Food waste is a key liability for manufacturers It is estimated that 2.3 million tons of edible food is wasted in Canada each year, costing the Canadian economy over $21 billion. And when food is wasted, so is the energy and resources used in the production and distribution process. Add to this the effect of …

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What is the value of food waste in the circular economy?

There is no waste in the natural world. Sunlight becomes plants, clouds become oceans, manure becomes fertilizer. But in the human world, waste is one of the 21st century’s biggest environmental problems. Food waste is a particular burden: food in landfill produces methane, a greenhouse gas 21 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Research suggests …

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