Circular economy and life cycle thinking applied to the biomass supply chain: A review

Longo, Sonia; Cellura, Maurizio; Luu, Le Quyen; Nguyen, Thanh Quang; Rincione, Roberta; Guarino, Francesco

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2023.119598

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“…Therefore, an introduction of innovative and sustainable technologies of waste processing is necessary. One of them is anaerobic digestion for waste-to-energy production, where pre-treatments are aimed at increasing biogas yields [38,41]. An example of a company that processes waste generated during the production of emulsifiers by means of the methanation process, and which involves the decomposition of organic matter under the influence of microorganisms in anaerobic conditions, is the Seppic company.…”

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“…Waste materials derived from cosmetics production are generally characterized by a high content of suspended solids, fats, oils, and detergents, which are non-readily biodegradable compounds, and require physicochemical pre-treatment, e.g., thermosonication to increase available organic matter [38,41].…”

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“…Another aspect of the manufacturing process is greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. The latter needs to be reduced by using renewable sources of energy, such as solar (photovoltaic) or wind power plants [1,41]. Furthermore, industry accounts in total for about 20% of all water withdrawals.…”

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Use of Waste from the Food Industry and Applications of the Fermentation Process to Create Sustainable Cosmetic Products: A Review

Krzyżostan,

Wawrzyńczak,

Nowak

2024

Sustainability

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In recent years, the sustainability of cosmetic products has received growing interest from the cosmetic industry and consumers due to the recommendation of the implementation of the circular economy and the European Green Deal. The sustainable development strategy takes into account the reduction of waste and energy consumption, and covers all processes of producing and using cosmetics, starting from the method of obtaining raw materials, through to the process of producing cosmetics bulk, to the selection of packaging. Particularly, the selection of raw materials has a large impact on sustainability of cosmetic emulsion. One way of resource recovery is the use of agro-food by-products and discarded waste to produce cosmetic raw materials, because most of them possess value-added bioactive compounds, such as enzymes and nutrients with high functionality. Their recovery may be performed by more sustainable extraction processes, leading to natural oils, extracts, polymers, phytosterols, vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fatty acids. A relatively new and innovative form of designing sustainable and bioavailable cosmetic raw materials is fermentation, where bioferments are obtained from plant-based and food waste raw materials. In addition, optimization of the emulsification process by applying low-energy methods is a crucial step in obtaining sustainable cosmetics. This allows not only a reduction in the carbon footprint, but also the preservation of the valuable properties of the used raw materials. The following paper discusses methods of creating sustainable cosmetic emulsions with energy-saving procedures and by using raw materials from food waste and the fermentation process.

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Use of Waste from the Food Industry and Applications of the Fermentation Process to Create Sustainable Cosmetic Products: A Review

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Wawrzyńczak,

Nowak

2024

Sustainability

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“…The review developed by Longo et al (2023) [ 22 ], aims to research the link between the life cycle thinking and circular strategies of 55 case studies related to the biomass supply chain worldwide. They conclude that scientific literature studies the two concepts separately recommending merged practical tools for the companies to assess the circularity and overall sustainability of bioenergy systems.…”

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Comparative assessment of two circularity indicators for the case of reusable versus single-use secondary packages for fresh foods in Spain

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Bala

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Co₃O₄ Hybrid Electrocatalysts; Materials Description and Mechanistic Aspects Toward Hydrogen Production, Oxygen Evolution‐Reduction, and CO₂ Reduction Reactions

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Padervand,

Dawi

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The Chemical Record

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Controlling the adverse effects of global warming on human communities requires reducing carbon dioxide emissions and developing clean energy resources. Fossil fuel overuse damages the environment and raises sustainability concerns. As a resource‐rich element, cobalt oxide hybrids have attracted considerable attention as low‐priced and eco‐friendly electrocatalysts. Alkaline solutions disperse Co3O4 easily despite its highly stable nature, which arises from the reverse spinel structures of Co. Metal oxides, nickel foam, polymeric frameworks, and carbon nanotubes have been successfully served to combine with the Co3O4 constructions for improving the electrocatalytic performance. To date, no comprehensive study has systematically investigated the relation between the cobalt oxide hybrid's physicochemical‐electronic aspects and its catalytic features. This review mainly focuses on material design, fabrication, morphology, structural characteristics, and electroactivity, considering the critical factors towards practical applications. The economic impacts of the constructions and their expected contribution to large‐scale utilizations are also demonstrated. Moreover, this research discusses the synergistic effects of crucial electrochemical parameters on sustainable energy production over the Co3O4‐based hybrids. Finally, some beneficial conclusive suggestions are made based on emerging factors for real‐world application. Future research in the field aiming at developing sustainable and clean energy production technologies can effectively benefit from the findings of this report.

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Circular economy and life cycle thinking applied to the biomass supply chain: A review

Cited by 11 publications

References 81 publications

Use of Waste from the Food Industry and Applications of the Fermentation Process to Create Sustainable Cosmetic Products: A Review

Use of Waste from the Food Industry and Applications of the Fermentation Process to Create Sustainable Cosmetic Products: A Review

Comparative assessment of two circularity indicators for the case of reusable versus single-use secondary packages for fresh foods in Spain

Co₃O₄ Hybrid Electrocatalysts; Materials Description and Mechanistic Aspects Toward Hydrogen Production, Oxygen Evolution‐Reduction, and CO₂ Reduction Reactions

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Circular economy and life cycle thinking applied to the biomass supply chain: A review

Cited by 11 publications

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Use of Waste from the Food Industry and Applications of the Fermentation Process to Create Sustainable Cosmetic Products: A Review

Use of Waste from the Food Industry and Applications of the Fermentation Process to Create Sustainable Cosmetic Products: A Review

Comparative assessment of two circularity indicators for the case of reusable versus single-use secondary packages for fresh foods in Spain

Co3O4 Hybrid Electrocatalysts; Materials Description and Mechanistic Aspects Toward Hydrogen Production, Oxygen Evolution‐Reduction, and CO2 Reduction Reactions

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