| Title | Conceptualisation of an Ecodesign Framework for Sustainable Food Product Development across the Supply Chain |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 23462 |
| Authors | Silva, BQ; Vasconcelos, MW; Smetana, S |
| Title | Conceptualisation of an Ecodesign Framework for Sustainable Food Product Development across the Supply Chain |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Environments, 10, 4 |
| Abstract | As the world population grows, the pressure to intensify an unsustainable food production system increases. At the same time, one-third of all the food produced is lost or wasted along the value chains. Therefore, it is crucial to develop methods to increase food production while decreasing resource usage and minimising the environmental impact. Ecodesign concepts have already been implemented in various sectors, reducing the environmental impact of products. However, published work has yet to analyse the potential of ecodesign for food production across the value chain. This review assesses the existing literature on ecodesign principles and proposes a conceptual framework of strategies to be applied to current food chains, addressing the challenges posed by current agrifood systems. We suggest that the relevant ecodesign principles fall into three main categories depending on the supply chain stage: "design for sustainable sourcing (DfSS)", "design for optimised resource use (DfORU)", and "design for end-of-life optimisation (DfEO)." Applying this framework across the supply chain could significantly reduce the environmental impact of food production and indirectly contribute to dietary change. |
| https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/10/4/59/pdf?version=1680176922 |
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