It is sad to think that our journey in Belgium is coming to an end. This experience has been one of many more to come! Traveling to Europe has opened my eyes to the different cultures around the world. With this experience I have made some lifetime friends which I will cherish. This second week was very different from the first. This week our lectures have been mainly bio-based, food safety, and water management. We attended neat facilities that went hand and hand with our lectures. Learning about the fermentation science at the Delirium Brewery was one of my favorites. The science behind brewing beer is actually very interesting to learn about. Who knew the fermented consumer good process was so complex! By giving the excess grain from the beer to farmers, the brewery showed a practice of sustainability. Another tour that the group participated in was the Cacao lab. Cacao lab was a good way to learn how Belgian chocolate is made in a sustainable way. It is good to know that the chocolate here is made sustainably because I plan to bring a ton of it home to share with family and friends. One lecture that stuck out to me this week was the packaging and sustainability lecture. This lecture consisted of information on how packaging is meant to keep food fresh and have a longer shelf life. Packaging is also better for the environment in the long run. |