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Article Evaluation: Food rescue

I'm evaluating Food_waste article.

I have changed the article I am editing. I will now edit: Food_rescue

• Question: Is everything in the article relevant to the article topic? Is there anything that distracted you?

I do believe everything in the article is relevant to the article topic, however, there is not very much information in this article so far. I was a little distracted by spelling and punctuation errors so I fixed all the errors I could find. I was a bit distracted by the creator's structure. I am not sure it flows. It gets the main idea across, though.

• Question: Is the article neutral? Are there any claims, or frames, that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?

I did not notice any biased statements

• Question: Are there viewpoints that are over-represented, or underrepresented?

I don't think so.

• Question:  Check a few citations. Do the links work? Does the source support the claims in the article?

I clicked on the references listed and they are all working

• Question:  Is each fact referenced with an appropriate, reliable reference? Where does the information come from? Are these neutral sources? If biased, is that bias noted?

Each fact is not referenced in the body. Most references are listed at the bottom of the article. I am not sure all sources are neutral. I question a reference titled 'Food Not Bombs', for example.

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external link adds: -https://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/resources/donations.htm -https://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/

I want to add composting of inedible food and livestock use of food not fit for human consumption [1]

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Food rescued

Article Rough Draft (adding to the Details section)

-Adding this to the 'Details Section':

-Also, to help rescue food that would otherwise be wasted, the USDA has expanded their 'Farm Storage Facility' loan program. The 'Farm Storage Facility' loan program helps farmers obtain low-cost loans for more farm storage so they can protect more food from becoming waste. [2]

(source: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/price-support/facility-loans/farm-storage/)

-Adding new section and information:

Food Recovery Hierarchy

The EPA's Food Hierarchy chart is a 6 tiered system chart intended to assist people and organizations in rescuing food before it goes to the landfill which is the last resort and 6th tier on the Food Hierarchy Chart. https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/food-recovery-hierarchy

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Tier 1: Source Reduction

• Tier one of the Food Recovery Hierarchy Chart is source reduction which means to reduce the amount of food that is generated. For an individual, this can be done by making shopping lists before going to the market so that only the foods and the amount of food that is needed is purchased. Be aware of expiration dates before stocking up on any one product so that products are not expiring before being able to be used. Organizations can frequently inventory their supplies and donate both non-perishable and unspoiled perishable food. [3]

Tier 2: Feed Hungry People

• Tier two of the Food Recovery Hierarchy Chart is simple. Feed people. Get the food that will end up spoiling or expiring to the people in need. This can be done by donating food to food banks, food pantries, food rescue programs, homeless shelters, and other organizations. [4] [5]

Tier 3: Feed Animals

• Tier three of the Food Recovery Hierarchy Chart is to feed animals. Many animals can eat food scraps. To donate food scraps for animals one can contact their local solid waste, county agricultural extension office or public health agency for information. [6]

Tier 4: Industrial Uses

• Tier four of the Food Recovery Hierarchy Chart is to use food waste for industrial use. Fats, oils, grease, and meat products can be used for rendering, biodiesel, and anaerobic digestion. [7]

Tier 5: Composting

• Tier five of the Food Recovery Hierarchy Chart is composting. When the first 4 solutions on the Food Recovery Hierarchy Chart are exhausted then add remaining food waste to existing compost. Composting has many benefits including reducing methane gas and improving the quality of the soil. [8]

Tier 6: Landfill/Incineration

• Tier six of the Food Recovery Hierarchy Chart is to dispose of food into the landfill or incineration. This is the last resort choice and would hopefully be avoided by utilizing the first 5 tiers of the Food Hierarchy Chart.

Bibliography

EXTERNAL LINKS:

https://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/resources/donations.htm

https://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/price-support/facility-loans/farm-storage

https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/food-recovery-hierarchy

https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/how-prevent-wasted-food-through-source-reduction

https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/reduce-wasted-food-feeding-hungry-people

https://www.epa.gov/recycle/donating-food

https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/reduce-wasted-food-feeding-animals

https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/industrial-uses-wasted-food

https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/reducing-impact-wasted-food-feeding-soil-and-composting

Final Review Checklist - Food_rescue

As you polish up your completed article, review each of these items and fix any problems you find.

-The title is short and simple. It doesn’t look like an essay or ask a question. -YES-

-The first sentence is direct and useful; it clearly defines the subject, with the topic of the article in bold.  -YES-

-The lead section is a clear summary, not an introduction or argument. A reader could stop at the end of the lead and have a good overview of the most important aspects of the topic. -I THINK SO -

-It doesn’t contain excessive quotations or copy any sources (even if you’ve given them credit).  -YES-

-The writing is clear to a non-expert; you’ve explained acronyms and jargon in simple English the first time you use them. -YES-

-It lets readers decide for themselves, without any persuasive language that aims to sway a reader to a conclusion. -YES-

-You've proof-read it all the way through. Grammar and spelling are correct, sentences are complete sentences, and there is no first-person (“I/we”) or second-person (“you”) writing. -YES-

-The formatting is consistent with the rest of Wikipedia, without too many headings. Bulleted lists are used sparingly or not at all.           -HAS HEADINGS, SUBHEADINGS AND A BULLET LIST. NOT SURE IF IT IS TOO MANY, THOUGH.-

-Every claim is cited to a reliable source — like a textbook or academic journal — and it doesn't cite any blog posts.  -ONE BLOG BUT IT IS FROM A GOVERNMENT AGENCY SO NOT SURE IT THAT IS OKAY OR NOT-

-The text includes links to other Wikipedia articles the first time each relevant topic is mentioned.  -YES-

-At least one related Wikipedia article links back to this one. -YES-

-You've thanked people who helped you. Check your User Talk page and the Talk page of your article. If anyone offered help or feedback, say thanks!  -YES-

Wasted food converted into fuel draft & for references

• Anaerobic Digestion

Anaerobic Digestion is a conversion process that converts food waste into renewable energy. Food is separated from any packaging and broken down into a more digestible state and then it is mixed with bacteria in special oxygen free holding tanks. The bacteria works to break down the food waste converting it into methane biogas which can be used to generate electricity.

• Hydrothermal Liquefaction

Hydrothermal Liquefaction is the process of heating food waste under high pressure converting the food waste into an oil that can then be refined into fuel. Once the initial liquefaction is complete, the watery waste left over then goes through anaerobic digestion where the microbes break down the waste into methane and carbon dioxide biogas. This biogas can be used for heat and electricity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6isTQQa0afk

https://www.epa.gov/pacific-southwest-media-center/converting-food-waste-renewable-energy

file:///C:/Users/Bobbi/Downloads/energies-11-00564.pdf

https://www.edf-re.com/project/heartland-biogas/)

https://biovalue.dk/an-article-on-the-new-htl-plant/?doing_wp_cron=1527026609.5371398925781250000000

Wasted food can be rescued and put through a conversion process that turns it into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion. This process breaks down food and convert it to electricity. Food waste is separated from packaging and broken down into a more digestible state. Then it is mixed with bacteria in holding tanks. The dry anaerobic digesters use the bacteria to break down food waste in an oxygen-free environment, converting it into methane biogas to generate electricity. The facility can digest and compost 90,000 tons of food waste and produce 1.6 megawatts per year

hydrothermal liquefaction and anaerobic digestion — we could turn food waste into environmentally friendly biofuel. Hydrothermal liquefaction is heating food waste under high pressure to create an oil that can be refined into fuel. The watery food waste left over after liquefaction goes through anaerobic digestion. Microbes break down the waste into biogas composed of methane and carbon dioxide. This converted gas can be used to produce electricity and heat

Millions of tons of food is disposed of into landfills every year. This food then decomposes causing greenhouse gases and water pollution. The process of using wasted food to convert to energy is currently being worked towards.