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Mapping Barriers to Agro-Waste Circularity: SLR-based WINGS Analysis

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  • Mishra, Sarmistha
  • Sahoo, Dukhabandhu
  • Mohapatra, Souryabrata
  • Mohanty, Pritisudha

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As agriculture confronts mounting pressure to enhance sustainability and resource efficiency, circular bioeconomy (CBE) practices—particularly the reuse of agro-waste—offer a promising solution. However, widespread implementation remains hindered by numerous barriers that are not yet fully understood in their interconnections and influence. This study investigates these challenges through a systematic literature review (SLR) and an expert-based Weighted Influence Non-linear Gauge System (WINGS) analysis. The SLR identifies and categorises critical supply- and demand-side barriers, while the WINGS approach evaluates their relative strength and influence. Key barriers include the lack of government regulations and incentives, limited knowledge and skills for effective agro-waste reuse, and an underdeveloped market for bio-based products. These barriers exhibit strong causal relationships, indicating their central role in delaying CBE adoption. By revealing the interdependencies among barriers, the study provides a structured roadmap for policymakers and stakeholders to prioritise interventions. The findings underscore the need for coordinated policy support, capacity-building initiatives, and market development strategies to accelerate sustainable agro-waste reuse in agriculture.

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  • Mishra, Sarmistha & Sahoo, Dukhabandhu & Mohapatra, Souryabrata & Mohanty, Pritisudha, 2025. "Mapping Barriers to Agro-Waste Circularity: SLR-based WINGS Analysis," MPRA Paper 128216, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products
    • Q16 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - R&D; Agricultural Technology; Biofuels; Agricultural Extension Services
    • Q20 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - General

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