Circular Economy Applied to the Use of Agri-Food Waste to Obtain Products with Added Value Chapter uri icon

abstract

  • Agri-food wastes are generated in high amounts by industries after food processes and consequently cause an environmental impact through pollution issues. The necessity to use these raw materials is increasing from the point of view of the circular economy (CE), which has the concept of reducing, reusing, and recycling after the conclusion of the processes with the purpose of improving environmental quality and contributing to the reduction of pollution. Important compounds and products can be obtained from agri-food wastes such as polyphenols, antioxidants, pigments, dietary fibers, biofuels, bio-fertilizers, etc. Among the agri-food wastes most used for these purposes are agricultural wastes such as rice husk, barley, wheat, and corn stover; fruit skins and seeds such as citrus, apple, and banana peels; and vegetable wastes such as broccoli and cauliflower, onion skins, and root vegetables. In this chapter, a review of sustainable use and management of agri-food wastes for the recovery of products with added value is presented from the concept of the CE. © 2025 by Apple Academic Press, Inc.

publication date

  • 2024-01-01