Unlocking the Potential of Agrifood Waste for Sustainable Innovation in Agriculture

Mônica Voss, C. Reyes Valle, Emanuela Calcio Gaudino, Silvia Tabasso, Claudio Forte, Giancarlo Cravotto · 2024 · Recycling

Summary. Food waste represents a major global challenge, with 1 billion tons generated annually. This review examines how agricultural and food waste can be converted into valuable products—biocides, bio-based fertilizers, and biostimulants—that boost crop yields and plant health. Using waste-derived compounds supports circular economy principles while addressing food security and environmental sustainability goals simultaneously.

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Voss, M., Valle, C. R., Gaudino, E. C., Tabasso, S., Forte, C., & Cravotto, G.. (2024). Unlocking the Potential of Agrifood Waste for Sustainable Innovation in Agriculture. Recycling. https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling9020025

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DOI: 10.3390/recycling9020025
Countries: Italy
Regions: Europe
Categories: agtech, food-systems, climate-and-environment
Added: 2026-04-28