Sustainable food transport as part of reducing resource consumption

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of introducing alternative types of propulsion into trucks and reducing food transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable transport can be achieved by improving energy efficiency, switching to lower-emission vehicles, and / or more efficient modes of transport, especially by introducing electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles. Food systems also need to be transformed so that consumers make more use of locally and seasonally produced food. Optimising distribution, including short supply chains, can also contribute to the realisation of sustainable transport.

These measures promote the retardation of anthropopressure in the natural environment.