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This presentation is based on our experiences in the Network Sustainable Packaging. The Network organized from 2010-2013, ten workshops for different market segments and three general meetings about sustainable packaging in The Netherlands. More than 200 professionals from packaging industry attended this meetings and shared their views and insights.
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Biofuels such as biodiesel and bio-ethanol are alternative fuels that are produced from biomass or biological materials rather than fossil fuels. Biodiesel is typically made from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking oils through a chemical process called transesterification. Bio-ethanol is made through fermentation of sugars in grains or cellulosic materials. The production of biofuels helps combat energy crisis, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and lessens dependence on foreign oil. However, biofuels also have disadvantages like higher production costs compared to conventional fuels and potential impacts on food production.
1) The document compares the lifecycle assessments of biodiesel produced from algae and animal fats (tallow).
2) It analyzes various stages of production from raw material acquisition to end use as vehicle fuel. Biodiesel from algae oil was found to have lower greenhouse gas emissions and be more environmentally friendly than biodiesel from tallow.
3) A full lifecycle analysis considering production, transportation, use and disposal showed total emissions of 202.8 gCO2-eq/km for algae biodiesel vs 208.2 gCO2-eq/km for tallow biodiesel, indicating algae biodiesel has a lower carbon footprint.
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Altra Collision Center is committed to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainability through various policies and procedures. It strives to reduce waste, promote recycling, and use safer alternative materials. Altra takes steps like careful materials selection and management, recycling of items like used oil and antifreeze, and partnering with outside companies for proper waste disposal. The goal is to continuously improve environmental stewardship and employee safety.
Green Earth Technologies produces biodegradable motor oils, cleaning products, and other goods made from renewable resources like plant and animal oils. Their G-Brand products are patented and designed to be environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional petroleum-based goods. Green Earth aims to reduce foreign oil dependence and pollution through its sustainable and domestically-produced lines.
The document describes a student project to design an algae oil extraction process for biodiesel production using SuperPro simulation software. Key aspects of the design include growing photoautotrophic microalgae in a bioreactor, extracting the natural oils from the algae using centrifugation and degumming, and using the oils to produce biodiesel. The students analyzed constraints, reviewed literature on algae growth and oil content, modeled the design in SuperPro, and evaluated the economics and sustainability of the proposed system.
The document describes a student project to design an algae oil extraction process for biodiesel production using SuperPro software. Key aspects of the design include growing photoautotrophic microalgae in a bioreactor, extracting the natural oils from the algae using centrifugation and degumming, and using the oils to make biodiesel. The students modeled the full process from algae growth to oil extraction and evaluated it economically and for sustainability by recycling waste products. The design aims to provide a realistic system that could be implemented for algal biodiesel production.
The document describes a student project to design an algae oil extraction process for biodiesel production using SuperPro simulation software. Key aspects of the design include growing photoautotrophic microalgae in a bioreactor, extracting the natural oils from the algae using centrifugation and degumming, and using the oils to produce biodiesel. The students analyzed constraints, reviewed literature on algae growth and oil content, developed unit operation models in SuperPro, and evaluated the economic viability and sustainability of their proposed design.
An ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) treats industrial wastewater for reuse or safe disposal. It takes in influent (untreated wastewater), separates it into effluent (treated wastewater) and sludge. ETPs are essential for food industries as their wastewater contains high levels of contaminants like BOD, COD, and nutrients. Major treatment methods include physical, chemical, and biological processes. The objective is to produce effluent that meets discharge limits to protect water resources and public health.
Oil Technics Ltd (OTL):Spill Training ManualDavid Holmes
2014 will no doubt bring new challenges for those managing an EMS. The OTL Spill Training Manual is our way of helping. Its Free of Charge, so if you want an electroinic version, with no strings attached contact me at: david.holmes@oiltechnics.com
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2. Απρίλιος 2013
INTRODUCTION
Close the Loop completed a study calculating the
Carbon Footprint of Olive Oil sold by the
company Sellás Olive Oil (www.Sellás .gr), either
in bulk or bottled to customers in Greece and
abroad.
What is Carbon Footprint?
Carbon Footprint is the sum of greenhouse gas
emissions responsible for climate change – such
as carbon dioxide (CO2) or methane (CH4) –,
which are emitted throughout the life cycle of a
product. The carbon footprint is measured in kilos
of CO2 equivalents (kg CO2-eq). Calculating the
carbon footprint of agricultural products requires
specialized scientific knowledge.
What is a Product’s Life Cycle?
The Life Cycle of a product includes all the
environmental impacts that occur during the
production phases of the product, as well as
those for the production and transportation of
raw materials, fuels etc. A full life cycle also
includes the impacts from the consumption or
use of the product, up to the end of its life
(disposal/recycling).
Sustainable Supply Chain
Sellás Olive Oil decided to calculate the carbon
footprint of its products, in order to gain a
competitive advantage and establish itself as a
pioneer in sustainable supply chain.
3. CARBON FOOTPRINT STUDY
Scope of the Study
The goal of the study was to calculate the carbon
footprint of 1 kg of olive oil of the production
period 2012-13, sold by Sellás Olive Oil either in
bulk, or bottled in 8 different bottles.
The study was conducted according to the
guidelines of PΑS 2050:2011 and ISO 14040. The
carbon footprint calculations were based on
primary data collected by Close the Loop. The
internationally recognized LCA software GaBi-6 of
PE International (www.pe-international.com) was
used for modeling the product’s life cycle.
The study calculated the carbon footprint which
occurs from the following processes:
• the production of fertilizers and pesticides,
their transportation to the field and their
use
• the extraction and use of water for
irrigation
• the production, transportation and use of
diesel fuel for all field activities
• the collection of olives with various
mechanical means
• the transportation of olives to the olive-oil
mills
• the production of olive-oil at the olive-oil
mills
• the transportation of olive oil to the
facilities of Sellás Olive Oil with various
vehicles
• the storage, bottling and packaging (8
different bottles) of olive oil.
Sellás Olive Oil collects the olive oil from
suppliers located in 8 different regions of Greece
that differ in agricultural practices, the use of
fertilizers, the irrigation, the management of
prunings and the olive oil extraction process, thus
in their respective carbon footprint.
Basic olive oil production processes for which the carbon footprint was calculated,
as entered in the GaBi 6 software.
4. STUDY RESULTS
Although the study directly affects Sellás Olive Oil (being a supplier of the multinational company), it also
influences the olive farmer (who is a supplier of Sellás Olive Oil). The olive farmer may remain the
supplier of Sellás Olive Oil provided he/she assesses and eventually reduces its environmental impacts.
Carbon Footprint of 1 kg of Olive Oil
1 L Bottle
Carbon Footprint
(Kg CO2-eq) (%)
Agriculture 1.6 67.8
Production and Use of Fertilizers 1.07 45.3%
Production and Use of Insecticides 0.23 9.8%
Use of Machinery for Ploughing 0.16 6.8%
Water Extraction and Use 0.12 5.1%
Rest 0.02 1%
Olive Oil Extraction 0.29 12.1%
Bottling and Packaging 0.45 18.2%
Glass Production 0.38 16%
Glass Transportation 0.05 2%
Al. Screw Cap Production 0.01 1%
Plastic Production 0.01 1%
Collection, Storage and Rest 0.02 1.1%
TOTAL 2.36 100%
The above indicative results show that the degree and type of fertilizer use (45% of carbon footprint), as
well as the type of bottles (18% of carbon footprint) affect the competitiveness of the product.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Based on the calculation of the carbon footprint,
the product may be certified by internationally
recognized institutions. The environmental
certification of olive oil aims at obtaining an
ecolabel that will accompany the product and
render it more competitive in international
markets.
The environmental certification may either relate
to a part of the life cycle (e.g. agriculture,
extraction and bottling/packaging as in this
study), or to the whole life cycle of the olive oil
that includes the carbon footprint for
transporting the product to retailers and the
end-of-life of packaging materials.
As regards the environmental certification and
ecolabels, it must be noted that the calculated
amount of the carbon footprint is not of
imperative importance, rather the regular
assessment and dedicated reduction efforts. In
other words, there is not a minimum carbon
footprint value which the product should have.
In order to increase olive oil exports, bottling and
standardization of the product represents a basic
requirement. However, internationally
recognized certification enables for valuable
differentiation. In today’s highly competitive
international market, the most effective ecolabel
does not certify the quality of the olive oil (olive
oil is perceived by consumers as a high quality,
natural product)-, but the environmental profile
(impacts) of its production. In other words, the
environmental certification of the production and
distribution of olive oil is very important.
The current study, which refers to the carbon
footprint calculation of bulk and bottled olive oil,
is the basis for any environmental certification
study, since it covers the largest and most
important part of the olive oil’s life cycle.