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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

RETRACTED: Changes in global trends in food waste composting: Research challenges and opportunities

Sanjeev Kumar Awasthi, Surendra Sarsaiya, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Tao Liu, Junchao Zhao, Sunil Kumar, Zengqiang Zhang

Bioresource Technology · 2019

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Summary

This narrative review examines evolving global trends in food waste composting, synthesising evidence on current practices and identifying research priorities. The authors appear to assess both the environmental benefits and practical challenges of composting as a food waste management strategy, highlighting opportunities for improved technologies and systems. Note: This record is retracted; readers should consult the retraction notice for details on why the publication was withdrawn.

UK applicability

UK food waste composting policy and practice, particularly household and commercial schemes, could benefit from the global evidence synthesis. However, the retracted status means findings should be treated with caution pending clarification of retraction reasons.

Key measures

Composting practices, food waste valorisation pathways, research challenges and gaps

Outcomes reported

The study examined global trends in food waste composting practices and identified research challenges and opportunities in the field. As suggested by the title, the work appears to synthesise evidence on composting methodologies, their environmental implications, and knowledge gaps.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Soil carbon & organic matter
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Food supply chain
DOI
10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122555
Catalogue ID
SNmohxvq00-hva7kd

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