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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
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
Wasted positive intentions: the role of affection and abundance on household food waste. Author(s): ARAUJO, G. P. de; WANSINK, B.; PARENTE, J. This qualitative study, grounded theory oriented, identifies familial affection and preference for abundance as major drivers of wasted food in lower-middle income American families. These positive in... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2016
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
Solid waste management for rural and urban sustainability. Author(s): OLIVEIRA, V. B. V.; COSTA, J. R. da; CIPRIANI, H. N. Solid waste management, discussed in this chapter, is related to target 12.5, which aims to substantially reduce waste generation by means of prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse by 2030. Takin... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2020
Visual quality and waste of leafy vegetables in the retail market. Author(s): LANA, M. M.; GOMES, E. M. C. The present research contributes to fill this gap, presenting primary data on waste of leafy vegetables at two supermarket chains in Federal District, Brazil. Both studies evaluated: 1) number of prod... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2022
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

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