Three-stage circular efficiency evaluation of agricultural food production, food consumption, and food waste recycling in EU countries

Lu, Liang-Chun; Chiu, Shih-Yung; Chiu, Yung‐ho; Chang, Tzu‐Han

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130870

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“…Kord et al ( 2022 ) presented agricultural activity as two different stages (environmental and economic) and by using shared inputs between the two stages they performed a sustainability assessment for Iranian regions. Lu et al ( 2022 ) have created a three stage Network model for assessing agricultural food production systems of EU countries under circular economy principles, meaning that the final output was acting as a carry over the next period.…”

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A systematic literature review of data envelopment analysis implementation in agriculture under the prism of sustainability

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Safeguarding natural resources and energy is essential to ensure food security for future generations. Given the increase of published papers in the agricultural field applying Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), this review seeks to address the special requirements of this methodology when implemented in the agricultural sector as well as to classify papers under sustainability aspects (economic, environmental, social). More specifically, 120 papers from Scopus and Web of Science databases were included in this review by using PRISMA methodology, and they were tested in the following groups (i) General information, (ii) DEA implementation, (iii) DEA extensions, (iv) Data type, (v) Data collection and processing, and (vi) Sustainability dimensions. Results indicate that there is a great need for weights use when performing DEA in the agricultural sector, to acquire results with greater explanatory power. Moreover, systematic data collection of multiple factors could lead to the implementation of complex methodologies, providing feasible solutions to the involved stakeholders. Lastly, the social aspect is the least represented dimension out of the three aspects of sustainability, indicating the need for the integration of social factors in such analyses, especially when DEA is used to create a policy framework in a specific area.

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A systematic literature review of data envelopment analysis implementation in agriculture under the prism of sustainability

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“…The prevention and recycling of food waste contribute to a circular economy due to improvements in resource efficiency and energy recovery (Fujii & Kondo, 2018 ; Lin et al, 2014 ). Studies have found that sound food recycling policies can contribute to sustainable development, especially for developing countries (Fogarty et al, 2021 ; Fujii & Kondo, 2018 ; Lu et al, 2022a ; Sarker et al, 2022 ). Our results found that Europe and the United States have a more rational food recovery structure with detailed rules for reducing food waste.…”

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The status of the global food waste mitigation policies: experience and inspiration for China

Shen

Hong

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Environ Dev Sustain

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Food waste has become a significant challenge faced by the community with a shared future for mankind, and it has also caused a considerable impact on China's food security. Scholars across disciplines, international organizations, and especially policymakers are increasingly interested in food waste. Policies are seen as a powerful factor in reducing food waste, but current research on related policies is more scattered. This paper summarizes and analyzes the experiences of food waste policy development and implementation by systematically reviewing the studies on food waste reduction policies. The results of this paper's analysis show that current global food waste policies are focused at the national strategic level, with approaches such as legislation, food donation, waste recycling, awareness and education, and data collection. At the same time, we find that the current experience of developed countries in policy formulation and implementation is beneficial for policy formulation in developing countries. And taking China as an example, we believe that developing countries can improve food waste policies in the future by improving legislation, guiding the development of food banks, promoting social governance, and strengthening scientific research projects. These policies will all contribute strongly to global environmental friendliness. In addition, we discuss some of the factors that influence the development of food waste policies and argue that in the future, more consideration needs to be given to the effects of policy implementation and that case studies should focus more on developing countries. This will contribute to the global sustainable development process.

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“…A recent qualitative study involving 23 Chinese household interviews revealed that consumers’ psychological consciousness and religious beliefs could lead to HFW minimization [ 103 ]. However, the conscious intention to avoid HFW is not sufficient motivation to avoid HFW.…”

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The Need for Consumer-Focused Household Food Waste Reduction Policies Using Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Status as Predictors: A Study on Wheat Bread Waste in Shiraz, Iran

Ghaziani

Ghodsi

Schweikert

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Foods

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Current household food waste (HFW) reduction plans usually focus on raising consumer awareness, which is essential but insufficient because HFW is predominantly attributed to unconscious behavioral factors that vary across consumer groups. Therefore, identifying such factors is crucial for predicting HFW levels and establishing effective plans. This study explored the role of dietary patterns (DP) and socioeconomic status (SES) as predictors of HBW using linear and non-linear regression models. Questionnaire interviews were performed in 419 households in Shiraz during 2019. A multilayer sampling procedure including stratification, clustering, and systematic sampling was used. Three main DPs, i.e., unhealthy, Mediterranean, and traditional, were identified using a food frequency questionnaire. Results indicated that a one-unit rise in the household’s unhealthy DP score was associated with an average increase in HBW of 0.40%. Similarly, a one-unit increase in the unhealthy DP score and the SES score increased the relative likelihood of bread waste occurrence by 25.6% and 14.5%, respectively. The comparison of findings revealed inconsistencies in HFW data, and therefore the necessity of studying HFW links to factors such as diet and SES. Further investigations that explore HFW associations with household characteristics and behavioral factors will help establish contextual and effective consumer-focused plans.

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Three-stage circular efficiency evaluation of agricultural food production, food consumption, and food waste recycling in EU countries

Cited by 29 publications

References 55 publications

A systematic literature review of data envelopment analysis implementation in agriculture under the prism of sustainability

A systematic literature review of data envelopment analysis implementation in agriculture under the prism of sustainability

The status of the global food waste mitigation policies: experience and inspiration for China

The Need for Consumer-Focused Household Food Waste Reduction Policies Using Dietary Patterns and Socioeconomic Status as Predictors: A Study on Wheat Bread Waste in Shiraz, Iran

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