Food Waste Conversion into Biopolymers and Other High Value-Added Products in Hong Kong : Feasibility study
Year: 2015
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This Bachelor’s Thesis was carried out at Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited (NAMI), Hong Kong, under the supervision of the Technical Manager Dr. Alice HO.\n\nThe aim of this study is to report the feasibility of developing biopolymers and other high-value added products from food wastes in Hong Kong. The aim has been achieved by first determining the current situation and composition of local food waste, investigating existing and emerging valorisation solutions, evaluating the feasibility of applying these technologies in Hong Kong and finally proposing recommendations. Several researches, projects and technologies used by international companies have been reviewed to provide an overall image of the possibilities, challenges and future of food waste valorisation in Hong Kong.\n\nIt is concluded that in Hong Kong it is currently not feasible to convert food waste into bi-opolymers or other value-added products due to several reasons. These reasons include the type of food waste generated in Hong Kong, the current recycling habit and lack of re-search done regarding utilization of other than single type of food waste. However, constant effort is being made to overcome these problems, and it is, therefore, justified to assume that a feasible solution will be found at any time. Until that, it is suggested that Hong Kong continues practising source separation and encouraging people to innovative thinking in food waste valorisation.
Source: Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)
Author: Janette Mäkipää
Language: English
Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2232045105