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This study provides a high level assessment of opportunities and challenges in diverting food waste from landfill for Alberta's food processing and grocery sectors. The study also: identifies a number of commercial and near-commercial technologies available to convert food waste into energy and other products; reviews current methods of disposal; explores options such as reuse, recover, and recycle/repurpose; reviews activities in other jurisdictions; and considers clustering opportunities.
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May 15, 2017
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Food waste study
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43 pages
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Agriculture and Forestry
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2017-05-15
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2021-04-20T17:11:22.834061
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2017-05-15
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2017-05-15
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Ian Murray & Company Ltd. (IMC) was hired by AF to gather information in order to assess various organic (vegetables, fruits, dairy and meat) food waste streams from retailers and food processor.
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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.
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Bio-Industrial Opportunities Section, Food and Bio Processing Branch