Introduction to Sustainability for the Food Industry
Gain experience and a deeper understanding of sustainability and how it applies to the food industry.
Overview
Gain experience and a deeper understanding of sustainability and how it applies to the food industry. No matter what your product or industry, every business has an opportunity to become more sustainable. If the early adopters are any indication, this can be done in a way that returns multiple benefits to the organization. This course will discuss the details.
There are four sections. Each section includes a video, followed by interactive exercises that allow you to work with the information and practice using it in real-world scenarios.
Additional supplemental reading material is provided:
- Plastic in Soil
- Pollinator Declines
- Sustainable Packaging
- What is the Social Part of Sustainability
Agenda
1. Setting the Context for Business
2. Trends to Watch
3. Translating the Principles of Sustainability into Business Practices
4. What is Business Doing?