Start Date
2020
Description
- Plant-based foods continue to grow in popularity worldwide, reportedly promoting a better alternative to their traditional animalbased counterparts both for human nutrition and sustainability.
- Many of the claims regarding the sustainability of plant-based and animal-based products are largely unsubstantiated unless the manufacturer funds thorough research regarding their business model, manufacturing process, and primary ingredients sourced to produce the final product
Recommended Citation
Bryant, Alexandra; Brander, Benjamin; and Sykes, J. Aubrey, "Cradle-to-Distribution Life Cycle Assessment of the Sustainability of Plant and Animal-Based Food Products" (2020). Summer Research. 2.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/summer_research/2020/Posters/2
Included in
Jan 1st, 12:00 AM
Cradle-to-Distribution Life Cycle Assessment of the Sustainability of Plant and Animal-Based Food Products
- Plant-based foods continue to grow in popularity worldwide, reportedly promoting a better alternative to their traditional animalbased counterparts both for human nutrition and sustainability.
- Many of the claims regarding the sustainability of plant-based and animal-based products are largely unsubstantiated unless the manufacturer funds thorough research regarding their business model, manufacturing process, and primary ingredients sourced to produce the final product