Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(20), P. 3313 - 3313
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
The
scourge
of
food
waste
(FW)
is
a
significant
global
challenge,
impacting
climate
change,
security,
and
the
sustainability
agrifood
systems.
objective
this
paper
to
identify,
analyze,
understand
factors
influencing
household
consumer
behaviors
in
Romania
regarding
reduction
FW.
Three
primary
research
objectives
were
established
assess
consumption
within
households,
explore
attitudes
toward
FW,
motivations
for
reducing
FW
along
with
measures
implemented
by
households
address
issue.
Methodology:
Data
collected
through
an
online
self-administered
questionnaire,
designed
investigate
related
avoidance
A
descriptive
statistical
analysis
was
performed,
linear
regression
model
developed
evaluate
composite
index
measuring
Romanian
consumers’
behavior
towards
reduction.
Results:
resulting
identifies
key
predictors
that
drive
concrete
actions
minimize
including
desire
mitigate
environmental
impact,
conversations
about
strategies
reduce
it,
routines,
influence
one’s
social
circle,
individual
ecological
responsibility,
effectiveness
awareness
campaigns
addressing
consequences
Practical
implications:
findings
highlight
necessity
education
initiatives
shift
concerning
Future
warranted
deepen
understanding
enhance
interventions.
Originality:
This
study
represents
pioneering
innovative
inquiry
into
Romania,
filling
gap
existing
literature
contributing
broader
discourse
on
pressing
Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 27, 2024
The
challenges
of
balancing
environmental
sustainability
with
economic
and
social
growth
are
intensifying,
unsustainable
consumption
production
patterns
posing
significant
risks
on
a
global
scale
(i.e.,
resource
scarcity,
raw
material
consumption,
waste
etc.).
Projections
indicate
sharp
increase
in
municipal
solid
associated
costs
by
2050
while
combating
all
implications
this
becomes
more
vital.
To
address
these
challenges,
the
European
Green
Deal
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
United
Nations,
particularly
SDG
12,
emphasize
necessity
sustainable
products,
materials,
energy,
water
etc.
This
involves
adopting
circular
economy
model,
which
transforms
into
resources,
conserving
natural
enhancing
performance.
Key
strategies
include
broader
implementation
R
(reduce,
reuse,
recycle,
remanufacture,
refurbish),
producer
responsibility,
advanced
monitoring
tools
like
Life
Cycle
Assessment
(LCA)
Material
Flow
Analysis
(MFA).
Additionally,
energy
systems
innovative
digital
technologies
(i.e.
artificial
intelligence,
Internet
Things,
blockchain
etc.)
holistic
utilization
Industry
5.0
play
crucial
role.
Public
education
awareness
essential
for
fostering
behaviors
coupled
effective
policy,
governance
building
trust
between
public
decision
makers.
At
same
time,
collaborative
efforts
from
governments,
industries,
communities
imperative
transitioning
to
economy,
ensuring
resilient
equitable
future.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(18), P. 3007 - 3007
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
The
growing
challenge
of
food
waste
management
presents
a
critical
opportunity
for
advancing
the
circular
bioeconomy,
aiming
to
transform
into
valuable
resources.
This
paper
explores
innovative
strategies
converting
wastes
renewable
resources,
emphasizing
integration
sustainable
technologies
and
zero-waste
principles.
main
objective
is
demonstrate
how
these
approaches
can
contribute
more
system
by
reducing
environmental
impacts
enhancing
resource
efficiency.
Novel
contributions
this
study
include
development
bioproducts
from
various
streams,
highlighting
potential
underutilized
resources
like
bread
jackfruit
waste.
Through
case
studies
experimental
findings,
illustrates
successful
application
green
techniques,
such
as
microbial
fermentation
bioprocessing,
in
valorizing
wastes.
implications
research
extend
policy
frameworks,
encouraging
adoption
bioeconomy
models
that
not
only
address
challenges
but
also
foster
economic
growth
sustainability.
These
findings
underscore
serve
cornerstone
transition
circular,
regenerative
economy.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 3191 - 3191
Published: June 28, 2024
Food
loss
(FL)
and
food
waste
(FW)
have
become
severe
global
problems,
contributing
to
resource
inefficiency
environmental
degradation.
Approximately
6%
of
greenhouse
gas
emissions
(GHGs)
are
derived
from
FW,
which
is
usually
discarded
in
landfills,
emitting
methane,
a
that
28
times
more
harmful
than
CO2.
Diverting
the
path
FW
towards
energy
industry
represents
promising
avenue
mitigate
impact
save
resources
while
generating
substitutes.
The
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
approach
was
utilized
conduct
systematic
literature
review
on
10
different
conversion
processes
used
convert
FL
into
energy.
Anaerobic
bioconversion
integrated
with
pyrolysis
emerges
as
potential
eco-friendly
solution
management,
nutrient
recovery
production
various
forms,
including
biogas,
heat,
biohydrogen
biochar.
Despite
its
potential,
anaerobic
digestion
still
faces
some
challenges
related
intermediate
compounds
(VOCs,
NH3,
H2S),
necessitate
precise
process
control
optimization.
Nonetheless,
converting
can
provide
economic
benefits
context
circular
economy.
This
offers
insightful
information
stakeholders,
academics
policymakers
who
interested
utilizing
means
producing
sustainable
by
summarizing
important
findings
ten
waste-to-energy
processing
methods
their
improved
efficiency.
Resources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 164 - 164
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
The
transition
from
food
waste
to
security
is
a
critical
component
of
sustainability
efforts.
This
approach
focuses
on
repurposing
organic
products
generated
throughout
the
supply
chain
into
valuable
resources.
Food
waste,
encompassing
everything
agricultural
residues
post-consumer
represents
significant
untapped
potential
that
can
be
harnessed
enhance
security.
By
implementing
strategies
such
as
composting,
bioconversion,
and
innovative
recycling
technologies,
biowastes
transformed
fertilizers,
animal
feed,
even
new
products,
thus
closing
loop
in
system
aiding
sustainable
solutions
for
valorization.
not
only
addresses
environmental
concerns
by
reducing
landfill
greenhouse
gas
emissions
but
also
contributes
economic
creating
opportunities
within
production
management
sectors.
Ultimately,
transforming
resource
aligns
with
broader
goals
circular
economy,
ensuring
sustainable,
resilient,
food-secure
future.
Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 12, 2025
This
research
determines
the
potential
impact
of
reducing
food
waste
on
future
energy
consumption
and
pollutant
emissions.
The
study
uses
system
dynamics
modelling
to
simulate
complex
link
between
population,
demand,
output
their
interactions
with
in
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
Scenarios
are
developed
by
considering
two
elements:
a
reduction
an
increase
output.
Based
case
Delhi,
demand
expected
rise
6%
35%
every
year,
respectively,
from
2023
2033.
model
predicts
that
20%
waste,
combined
efficiency,
could
reduce
CO
emissions
23.17%
combination
scenario
proved
be
most
efficient
consumption.
significant
highlights
integrated
management
strategies
mitigating
environmental
impact.
BIO Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
165, P. 02004 - 02004
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
high
milk
production
in
East
Java
offers
opportunities
for
SMEs
to
innovate
and
add
value
through
dairy
processing.
Implementing
Good
Manufacturing
Practices
(GMP)
is
crucial
improving
quality,
competitiveness,
risk
reduction.
This
study
analyzes
levels
strategies
minimize
them
using
FFMEA
AHP
methods,
focusing
on
14
GMP
aspects
based
BPOM
RI
Regulation
No.
HK.03.1.23.04.12.2206
(2012)
“X”
“Y”.
Findings
reveal
that
three
aspects—
buildings
facilities,
product
recall,
record-keeping—are
not
fully
implemented.
In
SME
“X”,
the
highest
risks
stem
from
poor
employee
health
(FRPN
0.915),
low
reputation
0.859),
poorly
recorded
financial
report
administration
2.365).
“Y”,
major
arise
4.018)
processes
meeting
standards
1.542).
To
mitigate
these
risks,
recommended
include
routine
cleaning
of
area,
establishing
SOPs
recalls,
fast
handling
returned
goods,
training
record-keeping,
regular
internal
audits.
