ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF BIOMASS RESOURCE UTILIZATION IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: EVIDENCE FROM UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
Circular economy, biomass resources, renewable energy, economic assessment, agricultural residues, bioenergy, sustainable development, Uzbekistan.Abstract
The transition toward a circular economy has become one of the most
important strategies for ensuring sustainable economic growth, efficient resource
utilization, and environmental protection. Biomass resources, particularly agricultural
residues, livestock waste, and organic municipal waste, represent an important
renewable resource capable of contributing to energy security and sustainable
development. Uzbekistan, as an agricultural country, generates substantial quantities
of biomass every year through cotton production, wheat cultivation, horticulture,
livestock farming, and food-processing industries. However, a considerable share of
these resources remains underutilized or is disposed of through environmentally
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2019). Completing the Picture: How
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