<p>In Ireland, we generate more than one million tonnes of food waste every year, while globally It is estimated that food waste generates about 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.</p> <p>In this episode we talk to two researchers at the <a href="https://www.ucd.ie/agfood/">UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science</a> who are working on ways of reducing food waste.&nbsp;</p> <p>We'll hear from <a href="https://people.ucd.ie/nigel.brunton">Nigel Brunton</a> has been working on developing new technologies to tackle food waste arising from specific industries, such as cider brewing and potato production.&nbsp;</p> <p>We will also hear from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-menon-813455112/?originalSubdomain=ie">Ajay Menon</a>, a post-doctoral researcher interested in developing technologies that turn food waste - which might otherwise end up in landfill - into valuable reusable resources, such as gas.&nbsp;</p> <p>To comment on the show, or make content suggestions please send an email to Seán Duke, Presenter of AgriFood Matters - seancduke@gmail.com&nbsp;</p>

AgriFood Matters

UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science

12. Food Waste

MAR 10, 202223 MIN
AgriFood Matters

12. Food Waste

MAR 10, 202223 MIN

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<p>In Ireland, we generate more than one million tonnes of food waste every year, while globally It is estimated that food waste generates about 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.</p> <p>In this episode we talk to two researchers at the <a href="https://www.ucd.ie/agfood/">UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science</a> who are working on ways of reducing food waste.&nbsp;</p> <p>We'll hear from <a href="https://people.ucd.ie/nigel.brunton">Nigel Brunton</a> has been working on developing new technologies to tackle food waste arising from specific industries, such as cider brewing and potato production.&nbsp;</p> <p>We will also hear from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-menon-813455112/?originalSubdomain=ie">Ajay Menon</a>, a post-doctoral researcher interested in developing technologies that turn food waste - which might otherwise end up in landfill - into valuable reusable resources, such as gas.&nbsp;</p> <p>To comment on the show, or make content suggestions please send an email to Seán Duke, Presenter of AgriFood Matters - [email protected]&nbsp;</p>