Digital Pathways Toward Sustainability in Agri-Food Waste: A Systematic Review

The growing environmental and economic impacts of agri-food waste have intensified interest in digital and circular strategies for more sustainable resource management. This study investigates how digital technologies are being applied to enhance the circular management of agri-food waste. A systema...

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Published in:	Resources
Main Authors:	Riccardo Censi, Paola Campana, Anna Maria Tarola, Roberto Ruggieri
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Subjects:	agri-food waste digital twin circular economy artificial intelligence sustainable development goals
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/14/8/126

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