Supplementary information files for article: 'Identification and Analysis of Attributes for Industrial Food Waste Management Modelling'

Supplementary information files for article: 'Identification and Analysis of Attributes for Industrial Food Waste Management Modelling'.Due to the large quantities of food waste generated by manufacturers and the associated environmental impact of these waste streams, improving food waste management is vital for achieving a more sustainable food system. Management of food waste can be complex and the most appropriate methods may not always be selected. There are a range of aspects to consider in order to select the most sustainable option to manage food waste, such as the specific type of food waste generated, waste management options available, characteristics of food companies that generate food waste, features of the waste management processors that will manage it, and the sustainability implications of dealing with the food waste. To support food waste management decision making, this paper presents a modelling procedure to assist in identifying what type and range of information is needed to model food waste management systems, allowing the user to follow a systematic methodology to make more informed decisions. This procedure is based on the identification and analysis of qualitative and quantitative attributes necessary to model food waste management and an assessment of their relationships. Specifically, it describes a process to ensure that all relevant attributes are considered during the decision-making process. A case study with a large UK food and drink manufacturer is used to demonstrate the applicability and usefulness of this procedure. In conclusion, the systematic procedure presented in this paper provides a methodology to identify opportunities to improve the sustainability of industrial food waste management. The data obtained can be used to further undertake a life-cycle assessment study and/or to apply existing socio-economic methodologies to thoroughly assess impacts and benefits of food waste management.

文章《工业食品废弃物管理模型属性识别与分析》的补充信息文件。鉴于制造商产生的食品废弃物数量庞大及其所伴随的环境影响，提升食品废弃物管理对于构建更加可持续的食品系统至关重要。食品废弃物的管理过程可能复杂，且并非总是能选取最适宜的方法。在选取最可持续的食品废弃物管理方案时，需考虑诸多因素，包括所产生食品废弃物的具体类型、可用的废弃物管理选项、产生食品废弃物的食品公司的特征、将对其进行管理的废弃物处理设施的特点，以及处理食品废弃物带来的可持续性影响。为辅助食品废弃物管理决策，本文提出了一种建模程序，旨在协助识别建模食品废弃物管理系统所需的信息类型和范围，使用户能够遵循系统性的方法论，做出更加明智的决策。该程序基于对建模食品废弃物管理所需的定性及定量属性进行识别与分析，以及对其关系的评估。具体而言，它描述了一个确保在决策过程中考虑所有相关属性的过程。通过一项针对大型英国食品饮料制造商的案例研究，展示了该程序的适用性和实用性。总之，本文所提出的系统性程序提供了一种识别改善工业食品废弃物管理可持续性的机会的方法论。所获得的数据可用于进一步开展生命周期评估研究，或应用现有的社会经济方法，全面评估食品废弃物管理的影响和效益。