Details
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 9004 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Sustainability |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 15 |
| Early online date | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2022 |
Abstract
Important advances have been made in food waste recycling and the circular economy. Many organizations are developing new technologies and innovative products that use food waste and food byproducts. This paper explores some of these greentech companies and social enterprises in Europe and discusses the regional implications of greentech with a specific focus on Southern Europe. Two examples from the region of Sicily (Italy) were studied. This research involved comparative and qualitative research methods, with semi-structured interviews. It includes an analysis of the regional implications for Sicily and a community impact analysis (CIA). The results show the current and potential regional implications, specifically focusing on the social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts that they have. Furthermore, the results show the pecuniary and non-pecuniary impacts on the local community for the short, medium and long term. This research represents a starting point for future research and highlights the value of investment in greentech.
Keywords
- circular economy, food byproducts, greentech companies, regional implications, sustainable development
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science(all)
- Computer Science (miscellaneous)
- Social Sciences(all)
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Energy(all)
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Engineering(all)
- Building and Construction
- Environmental Science(all)
- Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
- Energy(all)
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Computer Science(all)
- Hardware and Architecture
- Computer Science(all)
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Environmental Science(all)
- Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: Sustainability, Vol. 14, No. 15, 9004, 08.2022.
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