Sustainability at the Intersection of Environmental Quality, Circular Economy and Bio-Waste Valorization: Consumer Behavior and Regional Resilience to Climate Change
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sustainability and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 176
Special Issue Editors
Interests: analytical chemistry of food and cosmetic products; stability and safety of complex matrices; bioactive compounds and contaminants (heavy metals, additives); circular economy and bio-waste valorization; consumer trust; risk communication; labeling
Interests: food chemistry; food quality; sensory evaluation of food; volatile compounds in different food matrices; circular economy and bio-waste valorization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Production systems and environmental pressures increasingly contribute to climate change, limitations on the availability of resources, and the degradation of environmental quality. The increasing generation of by-products by the agricultural and food industries has driven both producers and researchers to seek innovative valorization approaches that support ecological, economic, and environmental sustainability. Circular economy approaches and bio-waste valorization have been recognized as key strategies for reducing environmental burdens through the more efficient use of resources. Bio-waste valorization enables the transformation of industrial by-products into valuable raw materials rich in bioactive compounds while simultaneously reducing waste generation. However, the successful implementation of these solutions does not depend solely on technological and analytical aspects, but also on consumers’ acceptance, willingness to adopt circular economy models, and perceptions of the safety and benefits of such products. The role of local communities is also crucial in encouraging producers to develop circular economy processes, strengthening trust, and promoting sustainable consumer decisions.
This Special Issue will explore sustainable approaches connecting environmental quality, circular economy, and bio-waste valorization, including consumer acceptance and trust, as well as the role of local communities. We invite researchers to submit their latest research, new ideas in the field of sustainability, and systematic reviews.
Dr. Zlatka Knezovic
Dr. Mladenka Šarolić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- bio-waste valorization
- circular economy
- environmental burdens
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