Summary
This review synthesises research on livestock manure biorefinery development as a pathway to circular agriculture, examining life cycle assessment methodologies and business model strategies. The authors evaluate how integrated manure processing can reduce environmental burden whilst generating economic value through co-products and resource recovery. The work bridges environmental assessment and commercial feasibility, offering perspectives on transitioning livestock systems towards circularity.
UK applicability
Given the UK's substantial livestock sector and regulatory emphasis on waste management and circular economy principles, this review's framework for manure valorisation is directly relevant to policy and farm-business planning. The LCA and business model approaches could inform UK agricultural intensification strategies and support compliance with environmental standards.
Key measures
Life cycle assessment metrics; circular economy indicators; business model viability; environmental impact reduction potential
Outcomes reported
The study examined life cycle assessment (LCA) and business model strategies for converting livestock manure into value-added products within a circular economy framework. The research synthesised multi-criteria approaches to manure biorefinery development, considering environmental, economic, and sustainability dimensions.
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