Journal of Environmental Management
This study aims to conduct an exploratory and comparative analysis between Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations (FVPOs) and fruit and vegetable producers that are not part of these organizations (Non-FVPOs) regarding the prioritization, perception, and adoption of sustainable and circular pr...
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| author | Duque Acevedo, Mónica Belmonte Ureña, Luis Jesús Terán Yépez, Eduardo Camacho Ferre, Francisco |
| author_facet | Duque Acevedo, Mónica Belmonte Ureña, Luis Jesús Terán Yépez, Eduardo Camacho Ferre, Francisco |
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| description | This study aims to conduct an exploratory and comparative analysis between Fruit and Vegetable Producer
Organizations (FVPOs) and fruit and vegetable producers that are not part of these organizations (Non-FVPOs)
regarding the prioritization, perception, and adoption of sustainable and circular practices. For this purpose, data
was collected from both groups through an online survey. Statistical techniques for the comparison of two independent groups (chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, and Mann-Whitney U test) were used to examine the
differences on a sample of 14 FVPOs and 22 Non-FVPOs from Spain. Although the results show more similarities
than differences between the two groups, they highlight that FVPOs are more likely to prioritize environmental
factors and implement both green manuring and biodegradable raffia as the main Agricultural Waste Biomass
(AWB) reduction and/or valorization practices. In addition, the findings point to the relevance of environmental
considerations and specifically to the Sustainable and Circular Production Models (SCPMs) as an alternative to
the traditional fruit and vegetable production system. Theoretically, the results mainly contradict resource and
first mover advantage arguments by revealing that more resourceful organizations do not necessarily possess
better environmental management. This study also provides innovative information and relevant contributions
for governments. It allows them to identify aspects that should be strengthened in relation to policies, regulatory
frameworks, and/or strategies that promote sustainable and circular production systems for both FVPOs and
Non-FVPOs. In addition, it contributes with implications, for organizations and farmers, how to improve actions
and opportunities to advance the transition to SCPMs. |
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| spelling | oai:repositorio.ual.es:10835-151202024-01-11T13:36:51Z Journal of Environmental Management Sustainability and circularity in fruit and vegetable production. Perceptions and practices of reduction and valorization of agricultural waste biomass in south-eastern Spain Duque Acevedo, Mónica Belmonte Ureña, Luis Jesús Terán Yépez, Eduardo Camacho Ferre, Francisco Fruit and vegetable sector Sustainable development Agriculture Agricultural waste biomass Circular economy Circular bioeconomy This study aims to conduct an exploratory and comparative analysis between Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations (FVPOs) and fruit and vegetable producers that are not part of these organizations (Non-FVPOs) regarding the prioritization, perception, and adoption of sustainable and circular practices. For this purpose, data was collected from both groups through an online survey. Statistical techniques for the comparison of two independent groups (chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, and Mann-Whitney U test) were used to examine the differences on a sample of 14 FVPOs and 22 Non-FVPOs from Spain. Although the results show more similarities than differences between the two groups, they highlight that FVPOs are more likely to prioritize environmental factors and implement both green manuring and biodegradable raffia as the main Agricultural Waste Biomass (AWB) reduction and/or valorization practices. In addition, the findings point to the relevance of environmental considerations and specifically to the Sustainable and Circular Production Models (SCPMs) as an alternative to the traditional fruit and vegetable production system. Theoretically, the results mainly contradict resource and first mover advantage arguments by revealing that more resourceful organizations do not necessarily possess better environmental management. This study also provides innovative information and relevant contributions for governments. It allows them to identify aspects that should be strengthened in relation to policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or strategies that promote sustainable and circular production systems for both FVPOs and Non-FVPOs. In addition, it contributes with implications, for organizations and farmers, how to improve actions and opportunities to advance the transition to SCPMs. 2024-01-11T13:36:51Z 2024-01-11T13:36:51Z 2022-05-07 info:eu-repo/semantics/article 0301-4797 http://hdl.handle.net/10835/15120 en https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115270 Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internacional http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Academic Press LTD Elsevier Science LTD. - London - England Journal of Environmental Management - Vol 316, pags e115270 + 10 - |
| spellingShingle | Fruit and vegetable sector Sustainable development Agriculture Agricultural waste biomass Circular economy Circular bioeconomy Duque Acevedo, Mónica Belmonte Ureña, Luis Jesús Terán Yépez, Eduardo Camacho Ferre, Francisco Journal of Environmental Management |
| title | Journal of Environmental Management |
| title_full | Journal of Environmental Management |
| title_fullStr | Journal of Environmental Management |
| title_full_unstemmed | Journal of Environmental Management |
| title_short | Journal of Environmental Management |
| title_sort | journal of environmental management |
| topic | Fruit and vegetable sector Sustainable development Agriculture Agricultural waste biomass Circular economy Circular bioeconomy |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/10835/15120 |
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