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Chemical study of vermicomposted agroindustrial wastes. Author(s): PIGATIN, L. B. F.; ATOLOYE, I. A.; OBIKOYA, O. A.; BORSATO, A. V.; REZENDE, M. O. O. Purpose The disposal of solid waste is a serious environmental problem for humanity. Vermicomposting is used as one of the methods for recycling of organic waste, resulting in a humified material of g... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2016
Indicators of dairy waste in sSouth American countries to stimulate the circular economy. Author(s): PALHARES, J. C. P.; CHARLÓN, V.; SPERBERG, F. S.; HERRERO, M. A.; LA MANNA, A. The aims of this study were quantify and qualify the dairy wastes in some South Americacountries to stimulate programs and policies in circular economy. Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2023
Household food waste behavior: avenues for future research. Author(s): ARAUJO, G. P. de Drawing from previous studies, this review proposes a research agenda in regard to household food waste, a neglected topic within the field of consumer behavior. This phenomenon has remarkable social... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2016
Food losses and waste: how Brazil is facing this global challenge? Author(s): HENZ, G. P.; ARAUJO, G. P. de By 2017, Brazil seems to have finally awakened to the problem of food loss and waste. In this article, we resume the topic started in the article ?Postharvest losses of perishables in Brazil: what do... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2017
Food waste paradox: antecedents of food disposal in low income households. Author(s): ARAUJO, G. P. de; PARENTE, J.; WANSINK, B. This article aims to identify antecedents of food waste among lower-middle class families ? a paradox, given the financial constraints this population faces. The importance of this research is evident... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2015
Food loss and waste. Author(s): FREIRE JUNIOR, M.; SOARES, A. G. World food loss and waste can cause about USD 750 billion a year in damage. Post-harvest losses estimates in developing countries vary greatly, reaching up to 50% or more. According to data from the F... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2020
Livestock waste management for energy recovery in Brazil: a life cycle assessment approach. Author(s): HOLLAS, C. H.; AMARAL, K. G. C. do; LANGE, M. V.; HIGARASHI, M. M.; STEINMETZ, R. L. R.; MARIANI, L. F.; NAKANO, V.; PEREIRA, A. S.; JANNUZZI, G. de M.; KUNZ, A. Abstract: Livestock farming has exerted intense environmental pressure on our planet. The high emissions to the environment and the high demands of resources for the production process have encouraged... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2024
The isotopic composition (d15N, d13C) of agricultural wastes and derived composts. Author(s): INACIO, C. de T.; MAGALHÃES, A. M. T.; SOUSA, P. O.; CHALK, M. The aim of this study was to measure variations in the isotopic composition (d13C and d15N) during the composting of different agricultural wastes using bench-scale bioreactors. Four different feedsto... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2013
Potential of organic wastes typical of the Brazilian Amazon for fertilizer use in agriculture. Author(s): SILVA, A. R. B. e; FRANZINI, V. I. Characterization of different organic wastes is essential to reveal alternative nutrient sources useful for agriculture. The objective of this work was to characterize a variety of organic wastes gene... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2024
A Novel Technology for Processing Urban Waste Compost as a Fast-Releasing Nitrogen Source to Improve Soil Properties and Broccoli and Lettuce Production. Author(s): NOBILE, F. O. de; HURTADO, A. C.; PRADO, R. de M.; SOUZA, H. A. de; ANUNCIAÇÃO, M. G.; PALARETT, L. F.; DEZEM, L. A. S. N. This study evaluated nitrogen (N) mineralization dynamics in three soils after the addition of heat-treated urban waste amendments or urban waste compost (UWC). The effects of UWC and urea on soil pro... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2021

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