overconsumption
When we over eat certain foods such as protein, our body does not store the nutrients, and the excess is excreted. This is waste. In collaboration with Peter Tyedmers of Dalhousie University, we are using Life Cycle Assessment to understand the broader implications of this waste.
polystyrene use by the seafood industry
First meeting to address plastic and polystyrene use in shipping seafood.
At the Plastic & Polystyrene Symposium held at NEAQ, Boston, Mass on Saturday 18 March the audience discussed the monumental ‘plastic’ issue which is impacting the oceans. The symposium was organized by Michael Tlusty- New England Aquarium, Nancy O’Mallon- Earth Twine and Roy Palmer- Association of International Seafood Professionals.
Whilst it is evident that all of us – individually and collectively – need to educate ourselves about the issue and the potential solutions if we are to have any chance to turn the tide. David Glaubke, Director of Sustainability Initiatives at Sea Port Products Corp said “As an industry that relies on the ocean for our business we need to take leadership and ‘own’ the problem and as a start could consider a pledge.’
Industry shared their experience with addressing shipping seafood and the ways they are innovating, and a huge thank you is owed to Richard Stavis (Stavis Seafoods Inc), Chris Shearman (Island Creek Oysters) and Julie Qiu (Australis Aquaculture), who participated in a question and answer session. Margretta Morris, VP of Covanta, a specialist in recycling (see story at http://www.seafoodprofessionals.org/fishnet/item/meg-morris) about some of the great initiatives that her organization were involved with the US fishermen.
The event finished with the audience splitting into groups discussing three specific issues. As soon as we have had feedback from the reports we will promote those outcomes. In the meantime, taking up the challenge AISP will pledge to:
We encourage all to consider what YOU can ‘pledge’ – and please share your concepts and ideas with us through the web site http://www.seafoodprofessionals.org/social/groups/viewgroup/48-plastic-polystyrene-symposium-group
At the Plastic & Polystyrene Symposium held at NEAQ, Boston, Mass on Saturday 18 March the audience discussed the monumental ‘plastic’ issue which is impacting the oceans. The symposium was organized by Michael Tlusty- New England Aquarium, Nancy O’Mallon- Earth Twine and Roy Palmer- Association of International Seafood Professionals.
Whilst it is evident that all of us – individually and collectively – need to educate ourselves about the issue and the potential solutions if we are to have any chance to turn the tide. David Glaubke, Director of Sustainability Initiatives at Sea Port Products Corp said “As an industry that relies on the ocean for our business we need to take leadership and ‘own’ the problem and as a start could consider a pledge.’
Industry shared their experience with addressing shipping seafood and the ways they are innovating, and a huge thank you is owed to Richard Stavis (Stavis Seafoods Inc), Chris Shearman (Island Creek Oysters) and Julie Qiu (Australis Aquaculture), who participated in a question and answer session. Margretta Morris, VP of Covanta, a specialist in recycling (see story at http://www.seafoodprofessionals.org/fishnet/item/meg-morris) about some of the great initiatives that her organization were involved with the US fishermen.
The event finished with the audience splitting into groups discussing three specific issues. As soon as we have had feedback from the reports we will promote those outcomes. In the meantime, taking up the challenge AISP will pledge to:
- Promote the issue as widely as possible
- Engage the plastic recycling and packaging industry
- Establish Plastic & Polystyrene Symposium Group where anyone can share ideas and information
- Encourage innovation in bio-degradable and recyclable packaging, and
- Collaborate and share information.
We encourage all to consider what YOU can ‘pledge’ – and please share your concepts and ideas with us through the web site http://www.seafoodprofessionals.org/social/groups/viewgroup/48-plastic-polystyrene-symposium-group
PROCESSING WASTE
The edible component of fish is about 60% and crustaceans is 35%. Historically, as these animals are processed, the waste stream is sent to the trash, or at best, used for fertilizer or fish meal. However, this offers opportunities to create additional food and value for the processors. there is considerable and to increase the sustainability of the industry through maximizing human edible yield by strategically managing by-products. Using salmon processing in Scotland as an example, we have shown we could increase food production from fish farming by over 60%, increase by-product revenue by 803%, and increase the industry bottom-line by over 5%, all without having to put any new cages in the water, or use any more marine resources.