FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PACKAGING

TYPES OF FOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where do we start calculating a food products carbon footprint?
A
Where it is produced
B
When it is harvested
C
Transporting food to the factory
D
Transporting food to the supermarket
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The birth of the carbon footprint The concept of carbon footprint was born as part of the ecological footprint, as one indicator of our impact on the Earth. But the idea gained popularity in 2003 when oil and gas company BP launched an advertising campaign asking people on the street what their carbon footprint was.

Detailed explanation-2: -Combined, land use and farm-stage emissions account for more than 80% of the footprint for most foods. Transport is a small contributor to emissions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Multiply your monthly electric bill by 105. Multiply your monthly gas bill by 105. Multiply your monthly oil bill by 113. Multiply your total yearly mileage on your car by .79. Multiply the number of flights you’ve taken in the past year (4 hours or less) by 1, 100. More items

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