Unlocking the Potential of Agri-Food Waste for Innovative Applications and Bio-Based Materials

The Special Issue “Unlocking the Potential of Agri-Food Waste for Innovative Applications and Bio-Based Materials” brings together recent advances and emerging strategies for the valorization of agri-food residues. This Editorial provides an overview of the contributions included in the Special Issue, highlighting innovative approaches that convert waste streams into valuable bio-based materials, chemicals, and products. The collected works demonstrate how hydrodynamic, chemical, biological, and catalytic processes can be integrated to achieve sustainable waste management and circular resource recovery. By summarizing the main findings and perspectives, this Editorial emphasizes the growing relevance of agri-food waste valorization within the framework of the circular bioeconomy and encourages further interdisciplinary collaboration to accelerate the transition toward sustainable production systems.