Innovative Approaches in Agricultural Waste Management

Dear Colleagues,

Agricultural activity is certainly responsible for sustaining the population’s food supply. Parallel to the generation of the food and goods that society demands, agriculture produces a huge amount of biodegradable waste that poses an interesting present and future challenge. The use of effective methods for managing this organic waste is a powerful tool for promoting a truly sustainable future for agriculture.

The composition of the waste generated is as wide and diverse as that of agricultural crops. However, the recalcitrance of these residues is based on the lignocellulose polymer structure, which is more represented in nature. Whether using biodegradable processes or energy recovery methods, the conversion of these wastes into products of interest for the circular economy model is an increasingly present reality.

This Special Issue will focus on “Innovative Approaches in Agricultural Waste Management”. Research papers, reviews, and opinion articles covering all related topics, including circular economy, management alternatives such as composting, anaerobic treatment and energy recovery, improvement of current management processes, and potential use of agricultural waste in biorefineries and policy positions are welcome.

Dr. Juan Antonio López González
Dr. Macarena M. Jurado
Guest Editors

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