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Waste disposal and treatment in the food processing industry. (Latest citations from the Biobusiness database). Published Search

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:26251

The bibliography contains citations concerning waste treatment and disposal in the food processing industry. Methods, equipment, and technology are considered. References discuss waste heat recovery and examine treatment of wastes resulting from meat and seafood processing, dairy and beverage production, and fruit and vegetable processing. The citations explore conversion of the treated waste to fertilizer and for use in animal feeds, combustion for energy production, biogas production, and composting. The recovery and recycling of usable chemicals from the food waste are also covered. Food packaging recycling is considered in a related bibliography. (Contains 250 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)

Research Organization:
NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
OSTI ID:
26251
Report Number(s):
PB--95-866901/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English