Development of an Agro-cultural Industry Waste Management Framework for Sustainable Value Addition in the Lower Northern Region
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This study aims to examine the current conditions and waste management practices in agro-industrial sectors in the lower northern region, analyze industrial management factors that influence the creation of value from waste, and develop an integrated waste management framework that supports sustainable development. A mixed-methods approach was employed. Quantitative data were collected from 420 agro-industrial entrepreneurs via structured questionnaires, and qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with seven experts in industrial management and sustainable development, comprising three from the industrial sector, two from the public sector, and two academics. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that waste management efficiency has a significant direct effect on economic value creation (β = 0.72), contributing to cost reduction, revenue growth, and product development from waste. Furthermore, value creation positively influences organizational sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions (β = 0.59; R² = 0.68). These results indicate that integrating waste management with modern industrial management practices is a key strategy for improving operational efficiency, value creation, and sustainability in the agro-industrial sector. Organizations capable of transforming waste into valuable resources tend to achieve greater business stability and long-term competitiveness.
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