Circular Economy Principles in Urban Agri-Food Systems : Potentials and Implications for Environmental Sustainability
Rufí Salís, Martí (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Biològica i Ambiental)
Toboso-Chavero, Susana (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Rieradevall, Joan (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Talens Peiró, Laura (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Petit Boix, Anna (University of Freiburg. Chair of Societal Transition and Circular Economy)
Villalba, Gara (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Madrid, Cristina (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Gabarrell Durany, Xavier (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)

Imprint:	Springer Cham, 2024
Description:	19 pàg.
Abstract:	Due to urban population growth during recent decades, the food supply chain has become one of the key material flows in the metabolism of cities. Urban agriculture (UA) can be an alternative for mitigating food supply impacts. UA can provide environmental benefits, but current concepts and strategies do not reflect its full potential. The circular economy (CE) can contribute to this goal. The promotion of CE principles in UA can help mitigate the environmental impact generated by these systems and move toward circular agriculture, which extends the life of critical resources consumed in urban areas. However, it is important to identify whether the application of CE strategies in UA systems entails burden-shifting processes. The aim of this chapter is to outline and analyze the environmental implications of applying CE strategies in UA, such as the use of struvite, compost, rainwater harvesting, or water and nutrient recirculation. We conclude that the application of CE strategies in UA systems should always include a parallel environmental assessment from a life cycle perspective to assess potential drawbacks and burden-shifting processes and to ensure that circular economy principles and sustainability goals are aligned.
Grants:	Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca 2021/SGR-00734 Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación CEX2019-0940-M
Note:	Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
Rights:	Tots els drets reservats.
Language:	Anglès
Series:	Greening of Industry Networks Studies ; 12
Document:	Capítol de llibre ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth ; SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities ; SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production ; SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Published in:	A Systemic Transition to Circular Economy: Business and Technology Perspectives, 2024, p. 187-205, ISBN 978-3-031-55036-2

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-55036-2_10

Available from: 2025-03-31 Postprint

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