An evaluation of mining camp food waste management practices in Canada : an overview
department or school: Applied Science, Faculty of
department or school: Mining Engineering, Keevil Institute of
data provider: DSpace
degree campus: UBCV
creator: Sayannyambuu, Mandakh-Erdene
issued: 2020-05-04T20:50:13Z
issued: 2020
related degree: Master of Applied Science - MASc
degree grantor: University of British Columbia
description: The mining industry is facing increasing scrutiny to demonstrate that sustainability considerations are taken into account in their operations. This research approaches food waste as an overlooked, yet important issue that can advance not only environmental responsibility but also social and economic concerns within the mining industry. The implications of food waste generation on greenhouse gases, use of energy, groundwater contamination, and landfill space required are also critical concerns for the mining industry in the context of sustainability. This study evaluates the efforts that food service supply companies in mining camps are implementing to limit their food waste and assesses whether the prevention of food waste is a priority for these companies. This study used an online survey as the primary methodology for data collection. The survey resulted in a sample of eight respondents. Survey responses were structured based on the type of food waste, quantity, and causes of the waste. These were then mapped into pre- and post-consumer phases of the food services. Results indicated that proactive action to prevent food waste was not a priority for the respondents. The findings showed that the "vegetable" category had the highest amount of food waste throughout the different phases. Six out of eight companies did not measure the quantity of wasted food. During pre-consumer phase, difficulty in assessing demand, and confusion over dates were the most frequently cited causes for wastage. At the same time, overproduction was the leading cause of wastage in the post-consumer phase. Further complimenting the survey findings, the potential for the re-utilization of food waste through the creation of compost and alternative energy sources, was evaluated. The improvements identified with regard to food handling practices and potential re-utilization, are significant. Suggestions regarding the prevention of food waste highlighted many ways in which foodservice supply comp…
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note: AN EVALUATION OF MINING CAMP FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN CANADA: AN OVERVIEW by Mandakh-Erdene Sayannyambuu B.A.Sc., Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, 2011 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE in THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES (Mining Engineering) THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (Vancouver) May 2020 © Mandakh-Erdene Sayannyambuu, 2020 ii The following individuals certify that they have read, and recommend to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for acceptance, a thesis entitled: An evaluation of mining camp food waste management practices in Canada: An Overview submitted by Mandakh-Erdene Sayannyambuu in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Mining Engineering Examining Committee: Dirk van Zyl, Mining Engineering Supervisor Andre Xavier, Mining Engineering Supervisory Committee Member Bruce Marshall, Mining Engineering Supervisory Committee Member iii Abstract The mining industry is facing increasing scrutiny to demonstrate that sustainability considerations are taken into account in their operations. This research approaches food waste as an overlooked, yet important issue that can advance not only environmental responsibility but also social and economic concerns within the mining industry. The implications of food waste generation on greenhouse gases, use of energy, groundwater contamination, and landfill space required are also critical concerns for the mining industry in the context of sustainability. This study evaluates the efforts that food service supply companies in mining camps are implementing to limit their food waste and assesses whether the prevention of food waste is a priority for these companies. This study used an online survey as the primary methodology for data collection. The survey resulted in a sample of eight respondents. Survey responses were structured based on the type of food was…
has type: Thesis/Dissertation
date issued: 2020-05
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0390325
language: eng
degree discipline: Mining Engineering
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: University of British Columbia
rights: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
rights URI: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
scholar level: Graduate
type: Text
identifier URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/74318