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Barriers to implementing circular citrus supply chains: A systematic literature review
Heba Yusuf1, Hadi Fors1, Noha M Galal2
1Production Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Journal of Environmental Management
|January 5, 2025
Summary
This study identifies 128 barriers to implementing circular citrus supply chains (CCSC), highlighting technological, economic, and informational challenges. It provides insights for developing sustainable strategies for citrus waste valorization.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Environmental Science
- Industrial Engineering
Background:
- Citrus processing generates significant biowaste, a valuable resource for various industries.
- Circular Economy (CE) principles offer opportunities for citrus waste valorization but face implementation barriers.
- A comprehensive analysis of these barriers within the citrus supply chain is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define citrus waste valorization processes for net-zero waste.
- To explore, classify, and analyze barriers to implementing Circular Citrus Supply Chains (CCSC).
- To provide a foundation for sustainable CCSC strategies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review.
- Identification and classification of barriers to CCSC implementation.
- Analysis of valorization opportunities and challenges.
Main Results:
- 128 distinct barriers to CCSC were identified and categorized into seven groups: economic, regulatory, technological, informational, market-related, managerial, and logistical.
- Technological, economic, and informational barriers were found to be the most significant.
- Comprehensive understanding of challenges in adopting circular models in citrus processing.
Conclusions:
- The study offers a detailed overview of citrus waste valorization and CCSC barriers.
- Findings support the development of competitive and sustainable CCSC strategies.
- Future research should focus on stakeholder engagement, barrier interrelationships, and emerging technologies.
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