Unveiling Circular Ecosystems in the Wine Sector: A Design Science Application
提出一个基于设计科学的循环农业区模型，帮助葡萄酒行业将葡萄渣等副产品转化为高价值产品，并在意大利南部酒庄验证了其协调利益相关者、减少浪费的效果。
ABSTRACT The wine industry generates a substantial number of by‐products, particularly grape pomace and wine lees, which are often discarded or underutilized, raising significant environmental concerns. However, these by‐products are rich in valuable compounds for various industrial applications such as supplements, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals. This article presents a design‐based model for implementing a Circular Agricultural District (CAD), enabling the traceable valorization of winery by‐products. Grounded in the Design Science Research methodology, the model combines digital tools, cooperative governance, and circular business mechanisms. A proof of concept was tested at a Southern Italian winery, demonstrating its ability to coordinate local stakeholders, foster new value chains, and redistribute economic benefits. The CAD model helps reduce waste, encourages collaboration, and supports the local circular economy, providing practical tools for policymakers and stakeholders seeking systemic change in agri‐food governance.