Question

What is the impact of food processing on the environment?

(a) Create loss in the vegetation

(b) Create disposal problems

(c) Create forest fire

(d) Create deforestation

The question was posed to me in quiz.

Origin of the question is Major Environmental Problems Associated with Selected Industry Sector in section Environmental Clearance for Establishing and Operating Industries in India of Energy Management

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) Create disposal problems

The best I can explain: The highly diversified nature of the food industry, various food processing, handling and packaging operations create wastes of different quality and quantity. If we don’t treat that could lead to increase disposal problems and severe pollution problems.