Recycling Of Agricultural Wastes Research Articles

Potential Health Benefits, Agro-Wastes and Industrial Byproducts of Mango (Mangifera Indica Linn)

Mango (Mangifera indica Linn) fruit is widely consumed around the world, but mango leaves are gaining popularity due to their numerous medicinal effects. Mangoes (Mangifera indica L.) account for about half of all tropical fruits produced worldwide, and their net output is predicted to rise rapidly over the next two decades due to improved agro-industrial technologies, the marketing of new varieties, and demand from health-conscious customers. Mango production costs are far higher than those of its edible part due to the management, recycling, and disposal of agricultural wastes and food by-products; this is even before factoring in the costs related with the environment and human health. Raw mangoes are commonly used in salads and pickles. Because mango has the unique capacity to change sour food into sweet, its prospective benefits as a potent antioxidant and sweetness enhancer are encouraging. Mango fruits, fruit pulp, and leaves were used in Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years to treat a wide range of health problems and diseases. According to chemical research, mango and mango leaves include a variety of polyphenolic antioxidants and micronutrients. This review looks into mangiferin and parts of mango, which have multiple health advantages for human health and illness prevention

Revolutionizing meat processing: a nexus of technological advancements, sustainability, and cultured meat evolution

This thorough analysis traverses the ever-changing terrain of meat processing, revealing a story intertwined with technological innovations, environmentally friendly methods, and the revolutionary rise of cultured meat production. The amalgamation of sustainable polymers, sophisticated composite coatings, and potent antioxidant agents strikingly demonstrates the sector's dedication to novelty and ecological accountability. Diagrammatic depictions outline tactical approaches to lowering carbon emissions, highlighting the circular economy in terms of material recycling and the creative recycling of agricultural and food waste into environmentally acceptable packaging. Modern meat processing techniques, automation, and smart technology are all explored, emphasising waste minimization, energy efficiency, and sustainable practices.In terms of the future, the assessment offers a peek at how biotechnological developments and uses of nanotechnology will combine to transform how meat is produced. The integration of precision biotechnology, ethical concerns, and sustainability ushers a new era of responsible and creative food production, positioning the meat processing sector as a pathfinder in addressing consumer needs

Influence of Swine Wastewater Irrigation and Straw Return on the Accumulation of Selected Metallic Elements in Soil and Plants

Treated livestock wastewater reuse for irrigation and straw return in arid regions have become common practices worldwide. However, many uncertainties still exist regarding the effects of the returning straw sizes on heavy metal accumulation in soil and plants under treated livestock wastewater irrigation. In a pot experiment growing maize and soybean, large (5–10 cm), medium (1–5 cm), and small (<1 cm) sizes of wheat straw were amended to assess the changes in Cu and Zn distribution in the rhizosphere, bulk soils, and plants. Groundwater and swine wastewater were used as irrigation water resources. The results showed that irrigation with swine wastewater significantly reduced soil pH and increased the concentration of soil-available potassium. Concentrations of Cu in soil were more sensitive to swine wastewater and straw application than those of Zn in soil. Swine wastewater irrigation increased the accumulation of Cu and Zn in plants with higher concentrations of Zn, while straw return tended to inhibit this increase, especially when a small size of straw was employed. In addition to providing a reference for revealing the interaction mechanism between swine wastewater irrigation and straw return, this study proposes feasible solutions to improve the efficiency of agricultural waste recycling and realize sustainable agricultural development.

Assessing the Role of Green Finance in Enhancing Rural Economic Resilience and Environmental Sustainability

Green finance plays a key role in enhancing the resilience of rural economies and environmental sustainability. Rural economies have traditionally relied on natural resources, which makes them particularly vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation. By providing the necessary financial support, green finance can help rural areas invest in sustainable agricultural practices, upgrade aging infrastructure, implement resource conservation projects, and adopt clean energy and energy-efficient technologies. Green finance can facilitate shifts in agricultural practices, such as supporting organic farming, precision farming and conservation tillage. These practices help to increase land productivity, reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and conserve biodiversity, while increasing the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change. Green finance supports the sustainable transformation of rural infrastructure, such as the efficiency improvement of irrigation systems, the recycling of agricultural waste and the green transformation of rural energy, which helps to reduce environmental pollution and improve resource efficiency. The development of green finance also requires the support of relevant policies, including the establishment of a sound green financial system, the improvement of financial institutions’ awareness and assessment capacity of green projects, policy tools to incentivize green investment and credit, and the enhancement of rural communities’ awareness and acceptance of green finance.

A novel bio-based composite phase change material with excellent photo-thermal conversion capability for solar energy harvesting and energy storage

Organic solid-liquid phase change materials (PCMs) have been widely studied in the field of photo-thermal conversion and thermal energy storage. However, problems such as easy leakage and low efficiency of photo-thermal conversion limit their applications. To solve these problems, this study developed a shape-stable composite phase change material (CPCM) using sponge tissue of discarded corn stem (STCS), polyethylene glycol (PEG), pyrrole (Py), and multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT). PPy and MWCNT enable the CPCM to have excellent photo-thermal conversion capability and thermal conductivity. With 0.2 % MWCNT content, the CPCM achieved a thermal conductivity of 0.4609 W/m·K and a photo-thermal conversion efficiency exceeding 95.3 %. It also demonstrated high enthalpy and relative enthalpy efficiency (152.2 J/g, 96.01 %). Moreover, the CPCM exhibited remarkable shape and thermal stability, with no pyrolysis below 340 °C and nearly unchanged enthalpy after 100 cycles. Meanwhile, this CPCM also showed excellent ability in promoting seawater desalination. This work provides a new idea for recycling of agricultural waste and storage of solar energy as well as desalination of seawater.

Towards a Sustainable Future: Advancing an Integrated Approach for the Recycling and Valorization of Agricultural Plastics.

Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental issue. The agricultural sector, in particular, is a significant contributor to this problem, given the widespread use of plastics in farming practices and a lack of and/or use of inefficient approaches for the recycling and valorization of agricultural plastic waste. This has resulted in the accumulation of these residues in landfills and/or their improper disposal, which has exacerbated their environmental impact, leading to negative consequences on soil, water, and ecosystems. This work provides an overview on the current methodologies available to address the challenges associated with inadequate management of agricultural plastics and highlights the need for a comprehensive and systematic methodology, involving material development, polymer processing, waste collection, sorting, and valorization. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between polymer producers, polymer manufacturers, farmers, policymakers, waste management companies, and recyclers to develop effective, technical, and economically viable recycling and valorization schemes. This paper addresses gaps and provides guidance on possible solutions, specifically polymer development, policy instruments, regulatory frameworks, collection schemes, and the technical approaches required for the adequate valorization of agricultural plastic waste. Furthermore, it highlights the associated barriers and benefits of the different presented approaches. It also aims to promote awareness on agricultural plastic waste and provide guidance on the best approaches to reduce its environmental impact.

A novel solar disk chamber reactor for agricultural waste recycling and biochar production

The quality and properties of biochar are generally influenced by the nature of the raw materials and pyrolysis techniques. To assess the quality of sesame biochar production, a disc chamber reactor set on a solar parabolic dish concentrator was proposed as a modified slow pyrolysis technique. To evaluate the physicochemical characterizations of the produced biochar, two pyrolysis settings were used: 470 °C for 1 h (T1) and 440 °C for 2 h (T2) to produce biochar from sesame stalk feedstock (SS) using the proposed solar disk chamber reactor. Ash content, mass fraction of elements (C, H, and O%), pH, surface area, zeta potential, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were investigated. The results showed that the mass of T1 biochar decreased by 5% when compared to T2, while ash content, pH, fixed carbon, and volatile gases for both biochars were relatively close. The H/C and O/C molar ratios were below 1.00 and 0.4, respectively, indicating a loss of degradable polar contents and the formation of aromatic compounds. The surface area of T2 biochar was three times the surface area of T1, with the opposite trend in mean pore diameter. Two biochars showed the same FTIR peaks and SEM data, with small differences in their characteristics, demonstrating that pyrolysis time and temperature had a tight relationship. Both biochars showed approximately similar properties. The reactor’s efficiency is mainly affected by solar energy and atmospheric conditions during operation, which influence the average surface temperature. In Egypt, climatic conditions would be more favorable in the summer to improve the efficiency of parabolic solar dish concentrators for producing high-quality biochar.Graphical abstract

Amino-modified hemp stem for high-capacity adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution

Two novel adsorbents, triethylenetetramine-grafted hemp stems (HS-TETA) and choline chloride-grafted hemp stems (HS-CL), were prepared by using epichlorohydrin as etherifying agent. The obtained adsorbents were comprehensively characterized, and the adsorption capacity for hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) was evaluated under various single-factor conditions, including adsorbent dosage, contact time, solution pH, initial hexavalent chromium concentration, and temperature. HS-TETA and HS-CL exhibit excellent adsorption performance, with maximum adsorption capacities of 396.88 and 335.04 mg/g, respectively, outperforming previous relevant studies. The adsorption behavior of Cr(VI) by HS-TETA and HS-CL was investigated using adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms, and adsorption thermodynamics. The adsorption process follows the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Langmuir isotherm model, suggesting a monolayer adsorption process with chemical adsorption. Thermodynamic analysis reveals that the adsorption of Cr(VI) on two adsorbents is spontaneous and exothermic. Combined with the characterization, it can be speculated that the adsorption of Cr(VI) on two adsorbents involves electrostatic effects, reduction, and complexation processes. HS-TETA and HS-CL exhibit good recyclability. After 5 cycles, HS-TETA and HS-CL maintain over 50% and 85% of their initial adsorption capacity, respectively. The cycling performance of HS-CL containing quaternary ammonium and amine groups is significantly superior to that of HS-TETA containing only an amine group, indicating that the introduction of the quaternary ammonium group enhances the cycling performance of the adsorbent. HS-TETA and HS-CL, as cost-effective and efficient adsorbents, offer a promising solution for the treatment of Cr(VI)-contaminated wastewater and facilitate the recycling of agricultural waste.

Enhanced adsorption complexation of biochar by nitrogen-containing functional groups

Biochar has abundant oxygen-containing functional groups and a unique surface structure, which endow it with properties that are desirable for various environmental protection applications. However, to our knowledge, the potential applicability of biochar comprising non–‍oxygen-containing functional groups has not yet been systematically studied. This work comprehensively investigated the adsorption capacity of grafted biochars modified with various N-, O-, and S-containing functional groups. We also analyzed the mechanisms governing, pollutant removal processes, and their recycling properties of biochars. The degree of adsorption of the biochars increased with the increasing electron-withdrawing ability of the grafted functional groups (i.e., -NO2 > -NH2 > -CN > -SO3H > -OH), and the optimal temperature for preparing biochars with grafting modifications was 300 °C. The -NO2 group was successfully grafted onto the cellulose of bagasse-based biochar. The maximum adsorption capacity of -NO2 grafted biochar (NBC300) was 158.73 mg/g, and the desorption rate was 88.35% for 0.1 M HCl. Nitro grafting modifications of internal molecular compositions led to biochars with good stability and regeneration properties in acidic, alkaline, and oxidizing environments. Thermodynamic studies suggested that Cd(II) could be effectively removed by NBC300 at low temperatures through a spontaneous and feasible process. Spectroscopic analysis and batch adsorption experiments showed that the modified biochar removed Cd(II) via a mechanism involving strong adsorption-complexation of the π-conjugated system on the -NO2 groups. The present study supports biochar applications for the recycling and reuse of agricultural waste and describes a novel technology for addressing the key issue of metal pollution.

Analysis of the Performance of Recycled Insulation Concrete and Optimal Mix Ratio Design Based on Orthogonal Testing.

Construction and agricultural waste recycling have gained more and more attention recently as renewable resources. Straw and construction waste, both of which are widespread in northern Fujian, were investigated in this research. The orthogonal test was used to investigate the effects of recycled aggregate, straw, and glazed hollow beads on the mechanical and thermal properties of recycled insulation concrete. The influence of different factors on the macroscopic characteristics of recycled insulation concrete was examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The optimal mix proportion for recycled insulation concrete that satisfies mechanical performance standards and provides superior insulation performance was then determined using the total efficacy coefficient method. According to the research findings, the heat conductivity of recycled insulation concrete decreases as its dried density decreases. A 100% recycled coarse aggregate replacement rate, 1% straw content, and 10% glazed hollow beads replacement rate are the optimal mix ratios for recycled insulation concrete. With a compressive strength of 20.98 MPa, a splitting tensile strength of 2.01 MPa, a thermal conductivity of 0.3776 W/(m·K), and a dry density of 1778.66 kg/m3, recycled insulation concrete has the optimal mix ratio. Recycled insulation concrete is a novel form of eco-friendly, energy-saving concrete that aims to achieve low-carbon energy savings and sustainable development by combining resource recycling with building energy savings to realize the recycling of solid waste resources, which has significant environmental, social, and economic benefits and broad market application potential.

Analyzing and mapping agricultural waste recycling research: An integrative review for conceptual framework and future directions

There is a growing interest in the management and disposal of agricultural waste. In our century, problems such as climate change and depletion of natural water resources due to population growth are causing major economic problems. Addressing these problems offers great opportunities for developing a circular economy that uses innovative technologies and profitable business practices to address agricultural waste recycling. This article aims to shed new light on topics neglected in the literature by analyzing agricultural waste and waste recycling. For this purpose, the dataset obtained from the literature was thoroughly and comprehensively studied using the bibliometric text mining technique. This article also has shown which agricultural wastes are the subject of recycling work and entrepreneurship and has identified changes in research and studies on agricultural wastes that have been the subject of twenty years. This research aims to increase the importance and awareness of the most commonly used topics or terms in waste recycling, the contribution of the circular economy, and the recycling of agricultural waste. The research found that activities such as composting, lignocellulosic biomass, biodiesel and biodiesel production, biogas and biogas production, biohydrogen production, and methane production are increasingly important in the processing and recycling of these wastes, with agro-industrial wastes (fruit, vegetable, and plant wastes) standing out.

Natural Antioxidant Potential of Melon Peels for Fortified Foods.

Agricultural and food waste recycling reduces natural resource losses, contributing significantly to the development of new green markets through the creation of redesigned products. In order to cycle valuable molecules, the peels from Italian cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) cultivars were studied and successfully characterized for high-added biomolecules to verify their possible exploitation as wealthy biomasses. Peels were investigated for their cell wall-modifying and browning enzymes, as well as for total polyphenols, ortho-diphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and antioxidant properties. The results of the analyses displayed great promise in one of the three cultivars investigated. Later on, a preliminary study using the best peel extract as a dietary supplement was carried out by preparing fortified seawater to enhance its antioxidant power. The effects of storage time (60 days) were examined at two temperatures through the determination of the stability of the polyphenol content. The kinetic parameters of degradation were also calculated. The "enriched sea water" retained great antioxidant activity in refrigerated conditions, demonstrating that there is good potential for melon by-products to add their natural compounds for food fortification. These findings may provide valuable data for scale-up, from the lab to the pilot or industrial application.

Recycling of Industrial and Agricultural Wastes in Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks for Sustainable Development

Recycling of Industrial and Agricultural Wastes in Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks for Sustainable Development

Nitrogen, potassium and sulphur availability from residue-based fertilisers produced in Denmark applied singly or combined

In organic farming systems, nutrients taken up by crops should be replenished by the recycling of agricultural and urban organic waste to close nutrient cycles. However, the availability of organic wastes permitted for application in organic farming is limited, and organic farmers usually have to apply manure from conventional farms, which is considered to be contentious. Alternative nutrient sources acceptable for application in organic farming are therefore needed to supply available nutrients to maintain or increase organic food production. In this study, we investigated the ability of manure, digested manure, manure co-digested with the organic fraction of municipal solid waste, Fertigro® (a by-product from heparin production), and ash from straw to supply N, K and S to ryegrass grown in pots. We sought to establish whether the use of complex mixtures to obtain more suitable nutrient ratios can benefit plant growth. Digested manure and manure co-digested with the organic fraction of municipal solid waste gave on average 50% greater plant growth and 63% higher N recovery than manure, while no significant differences were observed in terms of K recovery. Fertigro® showed similar plant growth and nutrient uptake to the mineral S and N positive controls, while the addition of straw ash demonstrated similar K recovery as that observed for the mineral K positive control. The mixture of Fertigro® with manure co-digested with the organic fraction of municipal solid waste and ash was outstanding among the waste-based fertilisers in terms of amount of N, K and S supplied for plant uptake. However, further efforts are needed to confirm these benefits under field conditions.

Anaerobic Fluidized-Bed Membrane Bioreactor for Treatment of Liquid Fraction of Sludge Digestate: Performance and Agricultural Reuse Analysis

The treatment of sludge digestion liquid is a big challenge in wastewater treatment. If treated as normal wastewater, large amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus present in the sludge digestion liquid might be wasted when they could be reused in agricultural irrigation and reduce the consumption of artificial fertilizers. Thus, it is of utmost importance to deliver a simple and feasible strategy to treat sludge digestion liquid for agricultural reuse. In this study, a novel type of anaerobic fluidized bed membrane bioreactor system (US-AnFMBR) was developed by combining an ultrasonic processing unit and biochar in AnFMBR. The improvement of sludge properties, removal of pollutants performance and membrane fouling mitigation were achieved in this novel system. The optimal dose of BC (biochar) was 2.5 g·L−1, and the optimal ultrasonic treatment conditions were 30 min at 26 W. The main contribution of ultrasound was to improve the activity of sludge microorganisms to adsorb and degrade more organic matter present in sewage. The system achieved the removal efficiencies of COD, NH4+-N and PO43−-P up to 89.41%, 49.29% and 54.83%, respectively, and had a better mitigation effect in terms of membrane fouling. On the one hand, the biochar addition for COD removal performance was mainly manifested in membrane rejection performance. On the other hand, the combination of low-cost biochar and AnFMBR can also provide new ideas for the recycling of agricultural waste for biochar production. However, regarding the removal efficiency of NH4+-N and PO43−-P, the US-AnFMBR system promoted the activity of starved sludge to preferentially absorb NH4+-N compared with PO43−-P by statistical analysis. The US-AnFMBR can reduce the viscosity of sludge and release more small molecular substances, thus better mitigating membrane fouling. Long-term operation performance also revealed the excellent stability of the sludge digestion liquid treatment. The US-AnFMBR system achieves the recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus resources for subsequent agricultural recycling, and avoids the eutrophication of water ecosystems. Reclaimed water meets the nutrient requirements of typical crops during the growing season. To a certain extent, carbon emission reductions in agriculture can be achieved.

Perspectives toward the Development of Advanced Materials Based on Bacterial Polysaccharides.

Bacteria and their enzymatic machinery, also called bacterial cell factories, produce a diverse variety of biopolymers, such as polynucleotides, polypeptides and polysaccharides, with different and fundamental cellular functions. Polysaccharides are the most widely used biopolymers, especially in biotechnology. This type of biopolymer, thanks to its physical and chemical properties, can be used to create a wide range of advanced bio-based materials, hybrid materials and nanocomposites for a variety of exciting biomedical applications. In contrast to synthetic polymers, bacterial polysaccharides have several advantages, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, low immunogenicity, and non-toxicity, among others. On the other hand, the main advantage of bacterial polysaccharides compared to polymers extracted from other natural sources is that their physicochemical properties, such as purity, porosity, and malleability, among others, can be adapted to a specific application with the use of biotechnological tools and/or chemical modifications. Another great reason for using bacterial polysaccharides is due to the possibility of developing advanced materials from them using bacterial factories that can metabolize raw materials (recycling of industrial and agricultural wastes) that are readily available and in large quantities. Moreover, through this strategy, it is possible to curb environmental pollution. In this article, we project the desire to move towards large-scale production of bacterial polysaccharides taking into account the benefits, weaknesses and prospects in the near future for the development of advanced biological materials for medical and pharmaceutical purposes.

Response characteristics of flax retting liquid addition during chicken manure composting: Focusing on core bacteria in organic carbon mineralization and humification

To explore the applicability of flax retting liquid (FRL) addition, the physicochemical properties, microbial community structure and function, carbon conversion and humus (HS) formation were assessed during chicken manure (CM) aerobic composting. Compared with the control group, the addition of FRL increased the temperature at thermophilic phase, while the microbial mass carbon content (MBC) in SCF and FRH groups raised to 96.1 ± 0.25 g/Kg and 93.33 ± 0.27 g/Kg, respectively. Similarly, FRL also improved the concent of humic acid (HA) to 38.44 ± 0.85 g/Kg, 33.06 ± 0.8 g/Kg, respcetively. However, fulvic acid (FA) decreased to 30.02 ± 0.55 g/Kg, 31.4 ± 0.43 g/Kg, respectively and further reduced CO2 emissions. FRL influenced the relative abundance of Firmicutes at thermophilic phase and Ornithinimicrobium at maturity phase. Additionally, FRL strengthen the association among flora and reduce the number of bacteria, which was negative correlated with HA and positive with CO2 during composting. These findings offer powerful technological support for improving agricultural waste recycling.

Unveiling bioenergy-stimulating and electron-transporting characteristics of metabolites from Citrus microcarpa peels and pulps as medicated diet of sustainable energy resource

As agricultural waste recycling and reuse is a top-priority task to follow “net zero by 2050″, this study selected Citrus microcarpa peels and pulps for a feasibility study to minimize bioenergy-related CO2 emissions. In the Philippines, C. microcarpa peels and pulps are considered agricultural wastes that contain an abundance of flavonoids, which possess an array of biological activities. Herein, the exploration of power augmenting capabilities and investigation of electron shuttling species in C. microcarpa extracts was implemented for bioenergy applications of circular economy. The phytochemical and antioxidant activity analysis of hot water and ethanol extracts was carried out using a microplate reader. Evaluation of the bioenergy-generating capabilities and electrochemical characteristics of the herbal extracts was implemented through the MFC platform and 50 cycles of cyclic voltammetry. The ethanol extracts of the C. microcarpa peels and pulps exhibited superior bioelectricity stimulation in MFCs. Furthermore, the ethanol extracts performed as better antioxidants compared to the water extracts. According to 50 cycles of CV scanning, only the ethanol extracts exhibited electron shuttling characteristics as indicated by the symmetry of their reduction and oxidation peaks. These results are attributed to the abundance of flavonoids and condensed tannins in the extracts, as revealed by principal component analysis.

Effects of filter mud applications on growth, physiological characteristics, and nutrient transfer pattern of sugar beet seedlings

Filter mud is an industrial waste produced by sugar crops during the sugar production process, which contains N, P, K, organic matter, and a variety of trace elements required for plant growth. Therefore, a soil cultivation experiment was devised to verify the effects of applying diverse proportions of filter mud on the growth and physiological variations of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgaris) seedlings. For this study, sugar mill filter mud equivalent to 1%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 9%, 11%, and 13% of the dry weight of neutral black soil was used. Sugar beet seeds were planted in soil with filter mud and their growth, nutrient, and physiological indexes are measured after they grew into sugar beet seedlings. After the application of filter mud, the growth status of sugar beet seedlings increased significantly compared to the non-application of filter mud. Soil application of filter mud increases the content of inorganic N, available P, available K, and organic matter in the soil. And the most pronounced growth of sugar beet seedlings was achieved at 7% of the applied filter mud. In addition, the content of chlorophyll, transpiration rate, net photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase activity all increased significantly. As a result, it was determined that filter mud from sugar beet waste was an effective soil improver material, a certain percentage of filter mud can promote the growth of sugar beet seedlings. This has important implications for the improvement of sugar beet yields and the recycling of agricultural wastes.

Study on the Optimization of Agricultural Production Waste Recycling Network under the Concept of Green Cycle Development

This study is based on the concept of converting agricultural waste into green new energy, we combine the concept of green cycle development and the relevant theories in modern system engineering to optimize the study of agricultural production waste recycling network. In this paper, the optimization of the agricultural production waste recycling network is divided into two aspects—facility site selection and vehicle path planning—with the objectives of agricultural production waste green recycling and the minimization of system construction and operational costs. In this study, the site selection and path planning problems were unified and an optimization model for the agricultural production waste recycling network site-path (LRP) problem was constructed. The optimization results of agricultural production waste recycling network facility location and recycling vehicle path planning were obtained by using the simulation data in the optimization model and designing the genetic algorithm design with the relevant characteristics of agricultural production waste recycling. The feasibility and operability of the model were verified through experiments. The research related to the optimization of agricultural production waste recycling networks can be used to both reduce production costs in agricultural areas and progress the practical theory of reverse logistics in agricultural areas. Agricultural waste resource utilization provides important support for the development of an ecological agriculture cycle and helps protect the environment.