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https://doi.org/10.21857/m16wjcn359
Circular economy in the context of sustainable development
Tihana Sudarić
; Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Sveučilišta Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska
Petra Cvenić
; Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Sveučilišta Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska
Ružica Lončarić
; Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Sveučilišta Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska
Sažetak
The circular economy is a model of production and consumption that includes the reuse, conversion or recycling of existing products to extend their life and at the same time reduce production costs and the amount of waste generated during production processes and / or use of products. The opposite of a circular economy is a model of a linear economy that needs to be replaced as soon as possible by a sustainable mode of production, especially in agriculture. Agriculture is the second largest polluter and producer of greenhouse gases, and the usability of waste in this activity is still underutilized. Mineral fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other protective agents are just some of the preparations that are necessary to achieve the highest possible yields and income, but in the long run, bring negative effects on soil, fauna and human health. The aim of the paper was to provide an overview of concepts related to the concept of circular economy and sustainable development and to conduct empirical research to determine the attitudes and opinions of respondents on the potential of circular management in agricultural production. 25 agricultural producers from the area of Osijek-Baranja County were tested with the original measuring instrument. Almost half of the respondents answered that they have a couple of by-products during production, and 32% of the respondents answered that there are none. Only one respondent answered that there are more than 5 by-products. The most common consumption of by-products was identified as organic fertilizer, followed by livestock feed, firewood or recycling. By applying innovation, knowledge and technology, it is possible to influence new production models that will encourage care for the environment but also create new jobs and increase competitiveness in the market.
Ključne riječi
circular economy; family farms; sustainable development; Republic of Croatia.
Hrčak ID:
306744
URI
Datum izdavanja:
18.7.2023.
Posjeta: 580 *