LibGuides: VCE Food Studies: Enviro. sustainability: Secondary process

Your Food - Where food comes from and how it is produced by Malcolm McGuire
Call Number: 371.82209549 YOU
ISBN: 9780994458407
Publication Date: 2016
Includes an overview of farming practices including Fertilisers, Pesticides and what it means to grow organic. Also, it features a page or more information on every form of produce, meat, oils etc. A truly great resource.

The Changing World of Food Packaging

A 20 minute video on why food is packaged, types of packaging used, what the effect is on the environment and what are the alternatives. This educational resource was developed with the assistance of VISY Packaging, so bias may be depicted.

War on Waste - Plastics

How much of the food packaging we use is recycled and where does it end up?

War on Waste - Food

A look into food waste in Australia

Food Miles

Transport our food systems, the way we produce, transport and consume food and the subsequent effect on our environment is explored.

AUSTRALIAN PACKAGING: ISSUES AND TRENDS
This article is written on behalf of the PACKAGING COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA (the packing industry body). It will give students a view from the creators of packaging.
Top trends in packaging address cost and environment issues
An industry view on soft drink packaging.
Pre-Packaged Food - How far is too far?
This article may highlight what food producers think is most important.
Life cycle environmental impacts of convenience food: Comparison of ready and home-made meals
This paper compares the life cycle environmental impacts of ready-made meals manufactured industrially with meals prepared at home from scratch.

Food Packaging
The next time you unwrap a chocolate bar, consider this. One year from now, you’ll have thrown away around 200 kg of packaging waste. And so will everyone you know.
Food Miles
General introduction to food miles based in Australia
Food Miles - SBS
This website has some statistics linked to food security and production globally.
War On Waste
War on waste website allows students to look further in to food waste and food packaging waste.

VCE Food Studies: Enviro. sustainability: Secondary process

Environmental sustainability: food processing, manufacturing, retail and consumption

The Changing World of Food Packaging