Breaking down barriers to a circular economy

Dr. Jerry Shurson, professor of animal science at the University of Minnesota, discusses the barriers to circularity and what is needed to make a circular economy successful.

Ann Reus
May 2, 2024
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Animal feed and protein production are important aspects of a circular economy, where the goal is zero waste, and all materials are reused and recycled.

In a closed-loop system, waste from one stage of the food supply chain is repurposed as a resource for another stage, creating a continuous cycle of use and reuse.

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