Reutilización y Aprovechamiento de Alimentos Desechados en Corabastos para Creación de Productos Capilares

Abstract

In a world where food waste is a growing problem, the search for innovative solutions is crucial. Every year, millions of tons of food are discarded in different parts of the world, contributing not only to the global food crisis, but also to serious environmental problems. Bogota, as one of the main cities in Latin America, faces this challenge through its largest wholesale food market: Corabastos. Here, tons of fruits and vegetables are discarded daily, many of them still fit for consumption or reuse. The waste of these foods not only generates a problem of waste management and environmental pollution, but also represents a missed opportunity to transform these resources into useful products for society. In this context, the possibility of reusing these discarded foods for the development of cosmetic products arises, particularly in the hair industry.