Food waste management in the retail sector: challenges that hinder transition to circular economy

Kazançoğlu, İpek; Özbiltekin-Pala, Melisa; Kazançoğlu, Yiğit; Kumar, Patanjal

doi:10.1007/s10163-022-01350-8

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“…However, with a high research potential, scholars are becoming increasingly interested in the topic. For example, Kazancoglu et al. (2022) approach food waste management-related aspects in the retail sector in the context of the circular economy.…”

Section: The Food Retail Sector In the Context Of The Circular Econom...mentioning

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“…However, with a high research potential, scholars are becoming increasingly interested in the topic. For example, Kazancoglu et al (2022) approach food waste management-related aspects in the retail sector in the context of the circular economy. In the same line, Auwalin et al (2022, p. 97) investigate "the impact of persuasive communication as a behavioural change intervention for the pro-circular behaviour of restaurant and retail business actors".…”

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“Green” practices in the food retail sector: evidence from the Romanian market

Grosu

2023

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PurposeWithin a Europe highly concerned about becoming a zero net greenhouse gas emission continent, and where the circular economy is strongly promoted as a proper lever in this sense, the present paper aims to raise awareness regarding best practices towards a “green” food retail sector in Romania. In a more specific regard, the “green” practices implemented by the main food retailers acting on the Romanian market are analysed, focusing on what these practices are, how they are measured and how transparent they are.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on desk research consisting in the identification and content analysis of the “green”-related information outlined on the food retailers' websites and in their published sustainability reports.FindingsFood retailers are concerned about becoming carbon neutral, implementing the “green” measures outlined in the paper through the lenses of waste management, minimising/eradicating plastic, reducing/eliminating food waste, energy efficiency/saving, water consumption efficiency, protecting biodiversity, transportation efficiency and compliance with standards/obtained certifications/adherence to pacts. In addition to actions, food retailers are concerned about their proper, continuous monitorization, tackling key indicators in four directions: overall impact on the environment, impact on resources, waste impact and transportation impact.Originality/valueThe paper provides a novel, exhaustive best practices guide to encourage the transition to a “greener” activity in the Romanian food retail sector, highlighting both action measures and key assessment indicators.

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“Green” practices in the food retail sector: evidence from the Romanian market

Grosu

2023

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“…Moraes et al [13] carry out a systematic literature review to determine the leading causes of food waste and the common practices applied to reduce or prevent food waste in the retail sector. Kazancoglu et al [14] state that some food waste management policies cannot be enforced in emerging economies since the lack of efficient planning in recycling activities. The authors study the reasons for food waste faced by retailers.…”

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confidence: 99%