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Energy efficient storage of biomass at Vattenfall heat and power plants by Eriksson, Anders

“…A study to test the possibility of using waste heat to dry waste wood chips was performed. …”
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Evaluating the impact of canal restoration in Kotagala, Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka by Herath, H. M. M., Alahacoon, Niranga, Sivananthan, Piriyanka, Attoh, Emmanuel M. N. A. N., Amarnath, Giriraj

“…Water quality in the canal improved, and soil erosion was minimized due to enhanced water flow and sediment control. …”
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The role for scientists in tackling food insecurity and climate change by Beddington, J.R., Asaduzzaman, Mohammed, Clark, Megan E., Fernández Bremauntz, Adrian, Guillou, Marion, Jahn, Molly M., Erda, Lin, Mamo, Tekalign, Negra, Christine, Nobre, Carlos A., Scholes, Robert J., Sharma, Rita, Nguyen Van Bo, Wakhungu, Judi W.

“…The scientific community has an essential role to play in informing concurrent, strategic investments to establish climate-resilient agricultural production systems, minimize greenhouse gas emissions, make efficient use of resources, develop low-waste supply chains, ensure adequate nutrition, encourage healthy eating choices and develop a global knowledge system for sustainability. …”
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Optimizing landfill site selection using fuzzy-AHP and GIS for sustainable urban planning by Zabaleta Santisteban, Jhon Antony, Salas López, Rolando, Rojas Briceño, Nilton B., Gómez Fernández, Darwin, Medina Medina, Angel J., Tuesta Trauco, Katerin M., Rivera Fernandez, Abner S., Lévano Crisóstomo, José, Oliva Cruz, Manuel, Silva López, Jhonsy O.

“…Careful landfill selection with minimal environmental impact is vital for urban planners. …”
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Sustainability of Aqua Feeds in Africa: A Narrative Review by Ndebele-Murisa, Mzime, Mubaya, Chipo, Dekesa, Chipo Hazel, Samundengo, Angela, Kapute, Fanuel, Yossa, Rodrigue

“…Commonly used aqua feed ingredients among African farmers include cassava, maize gluten, groundnut oilcake, sunflower oilcake, soybean meal, kale, peas, garlic, shrimp wastes, and waste blood. Novel ingredients such as insect-based diets, micro-algae, and fish discard formulations are also explored. …”
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Optimizing landfill site selection using Fuzzy-AHP and GIS for sustainable urban planning by Zabaleta Santisteban, Jhon Antony, Salas López, Rolando, Rojas Briceño, Nilton Beltrán, Gómez Fernández, Darwin, Medina Medina, Angel James, Tuesta Trauco, Katerin Meliza, Rivera Fernandez, Abner Shelser, Lévano Crisóstomo, José, Oliva Cruz, Manuel, Silva López, Jhonsy Omar

“…Careful landfill selection with minimal environmental impact is vital for urban planners. …”
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Blackwater sanitization with urea in Sweden by Vidal Estévez, Brenda

“…The importance of this research relies on the possibility to minimize waste and environmental pollution, close the nutrients cycles by an efficient use of the available resources and, at the same time, decrease the demand of chemical fertilizers by the agricultural sector. …”
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Assessment of water sources and quality for livestock and farmers in the Rift Valley area of Ethiopia: Implications for health and food safety by Amenu, K.

“…A possible priority of action that emanates from this study is a minimization of industrially associated water quality deterioration through the enforcement of existing environmental protection rules and regulations. …”
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Editorial: Sustainable and resilient food systems in times of crises by Ben Hassen, Tarek, El Bilali, Hamid, Daher, Bassel, Burkart, Stefan

“…Such systems ensure equitable access to nutritious food, minimize environmental impacts, and enhance resilience against shocks. …”
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Smart investments in sustainable food production: revisiting mixed crop-livestock systems by Herrero, Mario, Thornton, Philip K., Notenbaert, An Maria Omer, Wood, S., Msangi, Siwa, Freeman, H.A., Bossio, Deborah A., Dixon, John A., Peters, Michael, Steeg, Jeannette van de, Lynam, John K., Rao, P.P., MacMillan, Susan, Gerard, Bruno G., McDermott, John J., Seré Rabé, Carlos, Rosegrant, Mark W.

“…Thus, faced with population growth and climate change, small-holder farmers should be the first target for policies to intensify production by carefully managed inputs of fertilizer, water, and feed to minimize waste and environmental impact, supported by improved access to markets, new varieties, and technologies.…”
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AICCRA Zambia Cluster Participation at the 97th National Agricultural and Commercial Show by Chikoye, D., Makungwe, Mirriam, Kasoma-Pele, Winnie, Nali, R., Mulundu, S., Sibeso, C

“…Other showcased innovations included solar-powered irrigation systems, such as smart drip irrigation technologies that deliver water directly to plant roots with minimal waste, as well as integrated aquaculture–agriculture systems—models designed to optimise resource use within a single farm.…”
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Stakeholder communication through the websites and expression of success by Paraskevopoulou, Pinelopi

“…The uneasy economic situation in Greece and the rise of the poverty has stressed the need to minimize food waste in the country. This issue was discussed mainly by non profit organizations, whereas the contribution of the government was minimal. …”
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Trichoderma spp. i substrat och kompost by Tryggvesson, Ellinor, Persson, Elin

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Exploring future scenarios for advancing low emission development in Kenyan aquatic food systems by Ogello, Erick, Schindler, Lisa, Chan, Chin Yee, Tran, Nhuong, Obiero, Kevin Odhiambo, Outa, Nicholas, Muthoka, Mavindu, Kyule, Domitila, Atieno, Jenniffer

“…Furthermore, post-harvest technologies support the addition of fish value and minimize food waste, while optimized processing efficiency reduces the release of GHG emissions. …”
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Carbon Critical Masterplanning tool by Prokofiev, Elias

“…With the climate change issues growing in importance on the social agenda, the field of urban masterplanning is of no exception when it comes to minimizing the carbon footprint in a variety of projects. …”
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Cooling technologies and long-term efficiency improvement of horticulture market agents: Panel data evidence from solar-powered cold-storage intervention in Nigeria by Takeshima, Hiroyuki, Yamauchi, Futoshi, Dauda, Bawa, Balana, Bedru

“…Cold storage can minimize most human pathogens, ensuring enhanced food safety (Uçar & Özçelik 2013; Kopp & Mishra 2022) and contribute to increased consumption of micronutrient-rich horticulture crops (Schreinemachers et al. 2018). …”
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Global and regional potential of wastewater as a water, nutrient and energy source by Qadir, Manzoor, Drechsel, Pay, Cisneros, B.J., Kim, Y., Pramanik, A., Mehta, P., Olaniyan, O.

“…There is a proactive interest in recovering water, nutrients and energy from waste streams with the increase in municipal wastewater volumes and innovations in resource recovery. …”
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Fluctuations in growth are heritable and a potential indicator of resilience in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by Mengistu, Samuel, Mulder, Han, Bastiaansen, John, Benzie, John, Khaw, Hooi Ling, Trinh, Trong, Komen, Hans

“…Resilience can be defined as the capacity of an animal to be minimally affected by perturbations or to quickly recover to the state it had before the perturbation. …”
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Towards a circular business model in the plastic packaging sector by Khan, Tahsin Ferdous

“…Therefore, to minimize these impacts, the concept of Circular Economy (CE) is seen as a viable measure for the plastic industry to move towards sustainability. …”
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School meals and food systems: Rethinking the consequences for climate, environment, biodiversity, and food sovereignty by Pastorino, Silvia, Hughes, Darren, Schultz, Linda, Owen, Samantha, Morris, Kate, Backlund, Ulrika, Bellanca, Raffaella, Hunter, Danny, Kaljonen, Minna, Singh, Samrat, Eustachio Colombo, Patricia, Milani, Peiman, Research Consortium for School Health and Nutrition

“…First, those that can create immediate benefits for children and the planet, including: adopting nutritious, diverse, whole foods menus; switching to clean, efficient and sustainable energy for cooking; minimizing food and package waste; and empowering children by establishing life-long healthy and sustainable food habits through holistic food education. …”
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