Integrating Circular Economy into the Pistachio Supply Chain: Towards Sustainable Practices

Circular economy aims at waste reduction and efficiency improvement by closing the loop of product lifespan. While the traditional linear economy is based on a "take-make-dispose" approach, the circular economy concentrates on the recycling, reuse, and regeneration of materials. By means of this model, it is possible to take advantage of a cleaner environment and bring economic opportunities by changing waste into valuable resources. When it comes to agriculture, the implementation of circular economy has the potential to bring some kind of revolution in supply chains as a higher degree of sustainability and resilience may come into play. In this regard, the pistachio industry can take most advantage of this approach. If waste management and resource utilization are reconsidered, the supply chain relating to pistachio may enjoy higher sustainability and efficiency.