Sustainable and circular practices in the hotel industry in Southern Italy: opportunities, barriers and trends in food waste management
British Food Journal,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
126(1), С. 428 - 452
Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2023
Purpose
The
hotel
industry
is
one
of
the
leading
producers
waste
worldwide,
and
more
than
one-third
that
food.
purpose
this
study
to
investigate
managers'
awareness
sustainable
circular
practices,
with
a
focus
on
their
attitude
toward
perception
food
in
Apulia,
Southern
Italy.
region
has
tourist
vocation,
accounts
for
3.3
million
tourists
per
year
plays
key
role
Italian
tourism.
Design/methodology/approach
was
conducted
using
questionnaire
administered
ten
managers
located
Apulia.
In
light
Checkup
Tool
Speditivo,
sustainability
score
indicates
circularity,
distinguishing
between
“beginner”
(0–25
points),
“concerned”
(26–50
“proactivist”
(51–75
points)
“sustainable”
(76–100
points).
results
have
been
analyzed
descriptive
statistic
tools.
Findings
average
indicating
level
practices
among
Apulia
84,
whereas
associated
management
strategies
65.
greater
number
stars,
higher
scores.
However,
rooms,
lower
strategies.
Originality/value
sheds
main
opportunities,
barriers
trends
field
management,
highlighting
commodities
which
are
wasted
most
proposing
further
improve
circularity
hotels.
To
best
authors'
knowledge,
first
such
topics
Italy
could
represent
basis
future
research
topic.
Язык: Английский
Prioritizing Circular Economy actions for the decarbonization of manufacturing companies: The c-readiness tool
Computers & Industrial Engineering,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 110876 - 110876
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Metrics in the circular economy: An inclusive research landscape of the thematic trends and future research agenda
Ecological Indicators,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
165, С. 112182 - 112182
Опубликована: Май 29, 2024
The
study
provides
an
inclusive
research
landscape
of
the
thematic
trends
and
evolution
in
field
metrics
circular
economy
(CE),
also
outlines
future
perspectives
circularity
(C-metrics)
by
exploring
relevant
literature
over
period
2011–2023.
This
aims
to
bring
further
clarity
wide
pool
available
c-metrics
orient
research.
In
this
regard,
following
questions
are
addressed:
How
has
a
CE
evolved?
What
prominent
themes
recent
C-metrics?
And
what
sought-after
areas
C-metrics
development?
To
achieve
that,
used
data
analysis
qualitative
content
methods
explore
related
scientific
groundwork
based
on
544
articles
from
187
journals
As
result,
(i)
six
main
identified;
(ii)
four
mapped
highlight
role
C-metrics-based
tools
performance
assessment,
design,
monitoring
reporting,
database
platforms;
(iii)
agenda
for
is
proposed
current
challenges
studied
area,
expert
opinions,
concerns
derived
EU
regulations
initiatives.
findings
provide
better
understanding
production
time
clarify
directions
corresponding
ongoing
concerns.
Язык: Английский
An Integrated Approach to Analyze the Progress of Developing Economies in Asia toward the Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(18), С. 13645 - 13645
Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2023
This
study
endeavored
to
analyze
the
progress
made
meet
Sustainable
Development
Goals
in
terms
of
resource
use,
sustainable
production
and
consumption,
triple
planetary
crisis
(i.e.,
climate
change,
biodiversity
loss,
pollutant
emissions)
at
national
regional
levels
Asia.
The
highlighted
that
toward
consumption
is
still
not
sufficient
ambitious
targets.
An
urgent
need
for
a
comprehensive
approach
address
emissions,
use
has
been
ascertained.
China’s
greenhouse
gas
emissions
have
surged
tremendously.
India
also
endeavoring
decouple
from
growth
via
renewable
energy.
Vulnerable
Pakistan
seeks
emission
reduction
financial
aid.
Indonesia,
Thailand,
Vietnam
outline
strategies.
Land
change
emerges
as
key
loss
driver,
stressing
land
policies
conservation.
Material
highlights
call
optimization,
circular
economies,
innovative
technology.
Energy’s
role
development
requires
decoupling
through
efficiency,
renewables,
eco-friendly
paths.
Freshwater
needs
careful
management
sustainability,
international
collaboration
policy
reform
are
urged
global
water
efficiency.
Decoupling
trends
between
growth,
environmental
impact
show
complex
pattern,
with
feasibility
absolute
limited
by
interdependence.
Язык: Английский
A path towards sustainability through the circular economy phenom: indicators from the Spanish agri-food sector
Sustainability Accounting Management and Policy Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(7), С. 28 - 61
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
propose
a
comprehensive
framework
for
assessing
circular
economy
(CE)
performance
in
the
agri-food
sector.
It
identifies
those
indicators
that
should
be
used
measure
circularity
regarding
CE
strategies,
applies
them
at
microeconomic
level
and
examines
impact
of
key
business
determinants
(financial,
internalization,
knowledge,
awareness
digitalization).
Design/methodology/approach
A
literature
review
was
conducted
with
focus
on
strategies
related
indicators.
The
obtained
is
applied
Spanish
sector
survey
provide
an
empirical
analysis
firm
level.
partial
least
squares
based-structural
equation
modelling
method
applied.
Findings
research
suggests
set
assess
micro
findings
reveal
heterogeneity
sub-indicators
narrowing,
slowing,
closing
regenerating
strategies.
also
highlights
strong
effects
drivers
tested
have
CE,
especially
knowledge.
Practical
implications
provides
can
guide
public
policies
decisions
sectors
significant
environmental
impacts.
conceptual
explains
which
considered
by
governments
regulators
when
developing
seek
promote
Social
In
case
companies,
results
show
acquiring
more
knowledge
essential
promoting
sustainable
work
habits
enhance
CE.
Originality/value
paper
offers
novel
contribution
introducing
multidimensional
indicator
comprehensively
sector,
integrating
miscellaneous
pillars
determinants.
Язык: Английский
Measurement of fertilizer flows to advance circularity and resilience to climate change
Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 100971 - 100971
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
A Study of Sustainability Concepts for Developing Green Universities in Thailand
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(7), С. 2892 - 2892
Опубликована: Март 30, 2024
Developing
universities
to
become
green
and
sustainable
is
important.
This
in
line
with
the
world’s
development
guidelines.
In
developing
a
university
towards
being
sustainable,
different
sustainability
assessment
criteria
have
been
used,
including
UI
GreenMetric,
GRI,
STARS,
AUN,
THE’S
Impact
Ranking,
AISHE.
Each
criterion
designed
broad-spectrum
manner
that
not
specific.
Therefore,
this
research
aims
develop
indicators
suit
national
context
Thailand,
both
terms
of
size
location
universities.
Based
on
from
there
are
six
categories,
totaling
51
indicators.
Thus,
study
analyze
weaknesses
strengths
each
indicator
using
questionnaire
distributed
by
Sustainable
University
Network
Thailand
all
36
organize
meeting
experts
(focus
group)
area.
To
obtain
appropriate
prioritize
indicator,
analytic
hierarchy
process
(AHP)
weighted
arithmetic
mean
(WAM)
method
were
used
an
index
(GU
SI)
suitable
for
Thai
context.
The
results
show
newly
developed
GU
SI
comprises
seven
aspects,
total
27
These
can
be
assess
small,
medium,
large
They
complex,
straightforward
use,
more
importantly
reflect
By
applying
these
new
criteria,
it
was
found
sampled
yielded
significantly
high
scores.
limited
its
application
assessments
only
Thailand.
Though
contexts
across
universities,
proposed
still
evaluate
Язык: Английский
A Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Blockchain Technology for Food Security
Foods,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(22), С. 3607 - 3607
Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2024
The
United
Arab
Emirates
(UAE)
faces
obstacles
in
guaranteeing
food
security
because
of
its
desert
climate,
restricted
arable
land,
and
significant
reliance
on
imports.
Establishing
a
robust
transparent
supply
chain
is
crucial.
This
study
investigates
the
crucial
functions
blockchain
technology
protecting
improving
UAE.
Using
bibliographic
co-citation
network
analyses,
this
examines
143
research
articles
that
provide
thorough
review
current
status
relation
to
security.
We
examine
interrelationships
among
studies,
highlighting
themes
identifying
three
emerging
patterns
incorporation
into
domain.
enhances
understanding
how
can
transform
dimensions
availability,
accessibility,
utilization,
stability
UAE
worldwide.
Язык: Английский
An MFA–LCA framework for goal-oriented waste management studies: ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ strategies for institutions
Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024
Institutions
such
as
university
communities
can
be
considered
miniature
versions
of
the
larger
society
in
which
they
exist.
Nonetheless
even
though
it
should
easier
to
manage
waste
at
an
institution,
their
management
(WM)
programmes
are
typically
lack
overall
goal
for
improving
environmental
impact
and
not
optimally
structured
or
operated.
In
part
this
is
due
a
framework
that
promotes
goal-oriented
WM
strategy.
For
instance,
zero
(ZW)
landfill
studies
have
gained
prominence
recent
years,
but
generally
there
clear
guidance
on
how
carry
out
ZW
strategies
effectively
either,
municipal
institutional
levels.
To
fill
gap,
study
aims
provide
enables
institutions
develop
strategy
applying
principles
material
flow
analysis
life
cycle
assessment.
The
assumes
no
prior
data
available,
will
therefore
begin
by
collecting
primary
followed
secondary
data.
case
presented
article,
along
with
introduction
framework,
using
scenarios
Istanbul
Technical
University
Ayazağa
Campus.
results
show
that,
possible
achieve
campuses.
And
simply
diverting
from
(min
74%
max
~100%)
does
necessarily
lead
circularity
20%
~66%)
directly
address
public
attitudes
towards
goals.
Язык: Английский
Environmental management of the green asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) supply chain: a carbon footprint assessment in Southern Italy
British Food Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2024
Purpose
The
objective
of
the
research
is
to
evaluate
carbon
footprint
green
asparagus
(
Asparagus
officinalis
L.)
supply
chain,
encompassing
agricultural
production
packaging
stage
in
Italy,
as
it
sixth
largest
producer
and
second
Europe.
It
provides
an
assessment
province
Foggia
highlights
global
perspective
application
agro-food
systems.
Design/methodology/approach
(ISO
14067:2018)
considers
1
t
packaged
fresh
a
functional
unit
based
on
primary
data
collected
one
leading
companies
Foggia,
which
markets
about
0.21
kt
per
year
produced
31
ha.
Data
were
integrated
with
face-to-face
in-depth
interviews
pre-filled
checklists.
Findings
show
that
equivalent
335.31
kgCO2eq,
61%
39%
one.
majority
emissions
are
associated
fertigation
diesel
consumption
for
transportation
workers.
Farmers
should
adopt
electricity
so
reduce
electric
pump
extraction
water
from
artesian
wells.
Moreover,
would
be
desirable
replace
mineral
urea
phosphate
organic
fertilizers.
Originality/value
To
best
authors’
knowledge,
scholars
have
not
yet
investigated
environmental
impacts
even
if
represents
most
cultivated
vegetables
worldwide,
amounts
8.5
Mt
year.
Язык: Английский