Article
Energy & Fuels
Surasit Thiangchanta, Rungnapha Khiewwijit, Yuttana Mona
Summary: This study aims to explore the environmental impact of biogas production from dairy cow manure. The results show that the diets of dairy cows have an effect on biogas production, CO2 and CH4 contents, and total greenhouse gas emissions. The use of biogas significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to natural gas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alessandro A. Carmona-Martinez, Eva Marcos-Rodrigo, Sergio Bordel, David Marin, Raquel Herrero-Lobo, Pedro A. Garcia-Encina, Raul Munoz
Summary: Anaerobic digestion is a biotechnology for converting organic waste into biogas, but the decreasing renewable electricity prices require alternative uses for biogas. Recent efforts have focused on developing innovative platforms for producing chemicals from CH4, with ectoine being a prominent example. This study aimed to optimize the accumulation of ectoines using mixed microbial consortia from saline environments and activated sludge, with the enrichments showing different yields under varying NaCl concentrations and incubation temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ahmed Alengebawy, Badr A. Mohamed, Nirmal Ghimire, Keda Jin, Tingting Liu, Mohamed Samer, Ping Ai
Summary: Compared to renewable energy sources, burning fossil fuels has more severe environmental impacts. This study conducted a life cycle assessment to compare the environmental impacts of three biogas utilization scenarios and found that upgrading was the most sustainable option.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theresa Krexner, Alexander Bauer, Werner Zollitsch, Kathrin Weiland, Alexander Bismarck, Andreas Gronauer, Iris Kral
Summary: In recent years, nano fibrillated cellulose (NFC) has attracted attention due to its unique properties. However, there is limited literature on the environmental impacts of NFC production using materials other than wood pulp. Therefore, this study compared the production of NFC using manure and hardwood pulp via life cycle assessment. The results showed that the manure scenario had at least 45% lower impacts in all assessed categories.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Henrik B. Moller, Peter Sorensen, Jorgen E. Olesen, Soren O. Petersen, Tavs Nyord, Sven G. Sommer
Summary: Anaerobic digestion can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock manure and produce biogas as a substitute for fossil energy. Different scenarios show reductions in GHG emissions ranging from 65 to 105 kg CO2-eq ton(-1) biomass.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nima Ghasemzadeh, Shayan Sharafi Laleh, Saeed Soltani, Mortaza Yari, Marc A. Rosen
Summary: This paper proposes a sustainable system that utilizes geothermal energy and biogas as replacements for fossil fuels, and combines them with other power cycles. The system can produce renewable energy, freshwater, and heat.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Menghan Wu, Xiaoqiang Gong, Xinning Liu, Weiming Tu, Peng Yu, Yina Zou, Hui Wang
Summary: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a biodegradable plastic, can be recovered from organic waste using mixed microbial cultures (MMCs) and offer environmental benefits compared to traditional plastics. This study conducted a 6-month pilot plant experiment using local food waste as the feedstock to analyze the technical feasibility and environmental impact of PHA production. The results showed promising PHA content and productivity, as well as potential environmental benefits when compared to petroleum-based plastics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alyne Martins Maciel, Marcelo Henrique Otenio, Vanessa Romario de Paula, Virginia Mendonca Lourenco Benhami, Cassiano Moro Piekarski, Camila Marcal da Rocha, Nathan Oliveira Barros
Summary: The environmental impacts of milk production farms in Brazil were assessed using LCA, and it was found that anaerobic digestion can significantly reduce the impacts on acidification, eutrophication, and climate change by 25% to 38%.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kah Rong Chew, Hui Yi Leong, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Dai-Viet N. Vo, Hirra Anjum, Chih-Kai Chang, Pau Loke Show
Summary: Anaerobic digestion of food waste appears to be a promising method for generating biogas in the face of increasing energy demand and the circular economy. It causes less air and solid waste pollution compared to other methods such as incineration, gasification, and pyrolysis. Research on biogas production mainly focuses on substrate performance, with limited investigations on the environmental impact of anaerobic digestion.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ramon Araujo dos Santos, Jessyka Silva da Costa, Henrique Leonardo Maranduba, Jose Adolfo de Almeida Neto, Luciano Brito Rodrigues
Summary: Chicken meat production and exports, led by Brazil, has significant global significance, but also imposes environmental burdens. This research explores strategies to recycle waste in the production process and shows that using chicken bedding for biogas production and utilizing chicken carcass waste as meat meals can significantly reduce environmental impacts. Investigating the environmental performance of the chicken meat production chain contributes to the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, 12, and 13.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Svetlana Zueva, Andrey A. Kovalev, Yury Litti, Nicolo M. Ippolito, Valentina Innocenzi, Ida De Michelis
Summary: Biogas is a good source of energy and heat, and converting it to biomethane can achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions. In Russia, despite its huge potential, bioenergy development is lagging due to the abundance of cheap hydrocarbons and lack of government support.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shahid Ali, Qingyou Yan, Muhammad Irfan, Shah Fahad
Summary: The increasing pollution and unpredictable weather patterns are driving scientists and entrepreneurs to explore eco-friendly solutions to save the planet. Biogas technology serves two purposes - fulfilling energy demands and preserving plants. This study aims to identify the major barriers to farmers' investment in biogas technology in Pakistan. The findings highlight the importance of proper awareness, government support, user efficiency, and electronic/social media in attracting farmers and investors towards biogas technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jude A. Okolie, Meshach E. Tabat, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga, Patrick U. Okoye, Paul Davis, Burcu Gunes
Summary: This study evaluates the economic and environmental impacts of producing biomethane and recovering ammonia from pot ale. The results show that both scenarios have economic potential and the process has minimal environmental impacts.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Akash Patel, Bharat Gami, Beena Patel, Vishal Parmar, Pankaj Patel
Summary: Methane production through anaerobic digestion of organic waste can replace fossil fuels for sustainable energy supply and greenhouse gas emission reduction. Optimizing the process parameters can result in high biogas yield from different sources of organic waste. The design and cost-benefit analysis of a compressed biogas plant show acceptable investment returns and payback period. Large-scale production of compressed biogas can replace gasoline demand and reduce CO2 emissions.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ariane Elias Leite-Moraes, Fabricia Gladys Rossato, Andres Susaeta, Erlaine Binotto, Guilherme Cunha Malafaia, Denise Barros de Azevedo
Summary: Production systems that do not follow environmentally sustainable practices are under pressure to change. Integrated production systems offer sustainable strategies with numerous benefits, and can be implemented in different regions and situations, not just in small farms in developing countries.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mariarosaria Lombardi, Roberto Rana, Johann Fellner
Summary: The paper aims to measure the level of circular economy in Italian plastic packaging management in 2017 using material flow analysis, and compare the results with the other EU-28 countries. Italy has a good recycling rate, but there is still room for improvement, while other countries also face different challenges and opportunities.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Antonella Cammarelle, Mariarosaria Lombardi, Rosaria Viscecchia
Summary: The research shows that many companies are aware of their need for packaging innovation and the available technological opportunities. However, only F&D manufacturers who demonstrate a real demand, according to a taxonomy approach considering potential and latent demand for innovation, are effectively prompt to invest. Finally, most interviewed manufacturers are willing to invest in at least one packaging innovation, mainly deciding between active packaging and compostable packaging.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vera Amicarelli, Roberto Rana, Mariarosaria Lombardi, Christian Bux
Summary: The Italian meat industry is a core business for the national economy, but it faces challenges such as large amounts of energy consumption and various types of waste, particularly increasing levels of food loss and waste. The United Nations 2030 Agenda has identified food waste as a global concern, yet there is still limited research on quantifying food waste. This study applies Material Flow Analysis to assess the Italian meat industry, demonstrating its importance in sustainability evaluations.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mariarosaria Lombardi, Marco Costantino
Summary: This article discusses the issue of food waste and explores the classification and application of social innovation models for food waste, finding that current social innovation practices are more focused on the reuse of waste rather than prevention, and these research findings can help policymakers to reexamine the issue of food waste.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vera Amicarelli, Caterina Tricase, Alessia Spada, Christian Bux
Summary: This study investigates food consumption and waste habits at the household level following the COVID-19 lockdown, identifying different types of food wasters through surveys and clustering. Results show a paradox of high awareness but high waste, positive unawareness with low waste, and consistent practice among different clusters.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pasquale Giungato, Roberto Leonardo Rana, Nicole Nitti, Cosima Cavallari, Caterina Tricase
Summary: The research found that the production and disposal of textile sheets for surgical masks are the main contributors to carbon emissions, followed by packaging and transportation. Reuse strategies combined with laundry operations can help reduce carbon footprint, while minimizing textile area and establishing recycling chains are also effective ways to reduce emissions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christian Bux, Erica Varese, Vera Amicarelli, Mariarosaria Lombardi
Summary: Halal food sustainability is an important issue, and blockchain technology can enhance the credibility and traceability of Halal food, improving food safety and security. Improving Halal certification and the blockchain tool can promote fair trade, ethical business, green animal breeding, and environmental economics, thus contributing to sustainable development.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nino Adamashvili, Radu State, Caterina Tricase, Mariantonietta Fiore
Summary: This article explores the impact of blockchain technology on the wine supply chain and highlights the advantages of blockchain-based supply chains over traditional ones. Blockchain is shown to be a useful tool for ensuring traceability and protecting production from fraud and contamination.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roberto Leonardo Rana, Nino Adamashvili, Caterina Tricase
Summary: This article investigates the adoption of blockchain in the tourism industry, discussing its advantages and disadvantages, and proposing possible solutions. The findings suggest that while blockchain has significant potential, it faces various challenges in achieving full adoption in the tourism industry.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christian Bux, Mariarosaria Lombardi, Erica Varese, Vera Amicarelli
Summary: This research evaluates the economic and environmental implications of conventional and organic durum wheat production in Southern Italy, finding that organic production reduces the use of synthetic chemicals and waste, as well as diesel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Irina-Elena Petrescu, Mariarosaria Lombardi, Georgiana-Raluca Ladaru, Razvan Aurelian Munteanu, Mihai Istudor, Georgiana Adriana Tarasila
Summary: This paper analyzes the impact of final consumption expenditure on municipal waste in Romanian households and finds a negative relationship between the two. The sectors of health services and recreation and culture have the largest impact on waste quantity. The findings of this study are significant for sustainable development.
Review
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Roberto Leonardo Rana, Christian Bux, Mariarosaria Lombardi
Summary: This research provides a systematic literature review on the environmental sustainability of different types of cardoon supply chains. The findings identify five main research trends and highlight important challenges and strategies related to climate change and resource consumption. The study offers insights into future research directions regarding environmental impacts in agricultural production and industrial transformation.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Pasquale Giungato, Bianca Moramarco, Roberto Leonardo Rana, Caterina Tricase
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to explore manufacturing and reuse strategies that can reduce the carbon footprint of FFP2 protective facial masks used in the food sector. The study found that a static laboratory oven and a homemade oven can reduce the carbon footprint by 80.4% and 82.2% respectively compared to single-use PP-made FFP2 masks, while a UV cabinet is the best option with a 89.9% reduction.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roberto Leonardo Rana, Christian Bux, Mariarosaria Lombardi
Summary: The globe artichoke is a leading vegetable globally, with a production of 1.52 million tons in 2020, and Italy as the top producer with over 0.37 million tons. It is considered a significant greenhouse gas emitter, and its environmental sustainability needs improvement from production to processing. This research assesses the carbon footprint of globe artichoke production in Southern Italy and discusses strategies to reduce GHG emissions in the supply chain from an environmental perspective.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Erica Varese, Christian Bux, Vera Amicarelli, Mariarosaria Lombardi
Summary: This article explores the environmental aspects of dry ports through a systematic literature review. The study finds that there is a lack of coordination and discussion on the environmental impacts of dry ports in current research, as well as a lack of standardized applicable tools and stakeholder involvement. Additionally, there is a lack of debate under the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals of the Agenda 2030.
