Life cycle assessment of extraction of edible oil from mustard seeds: A case study of an oil industry

Gaurav, Gaurav; Kumar, Vikas; Singh, Alok Bihari; Gupta, Sumit; Meena, M.L.; Dangayach, G.S.; Jindal, M. K.

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2023.01.055

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“…Terrestrial eco toxicity potential is caused by a high sodium adsorption rate resulting from the adsorption of laundry greywater into the soil when the greywater is not channeled to gutters and instead flows over a surface. A sustainable way to reduce this effect is to properly flush greywater instead of letting it spill over the soil surface [34].…”

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The Environmental Impacts of Bar Soap Production: Uncovering Sustainability Risks with LCA Analysis

Gaurav¹,

Dangayach

Meena

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Washing bar soap is widely used and vital in everyday life, especially in developing countries where demand is increasing due to population expansion. However, the production and use of washing bar soap have negative impacts on the environment, and the sustainability of soap packaging is also a concern. This research focuses on measuring the environmental effects of the production phase of washing bar soap while accounting for the differences in soap consumption across brands and consumer behavior during the use phase. The research aims to quantify the ecological burden caused by the production and use of 1 kg of bar soap through a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that follows ISO 14040 and 14044 standards. This study also addresses the resource-intensive aspect of soap packaging, particularly plastic packaging, and offers sustainability solutions through circular economy principles. GaBi v8.0 software is used to evaluate various environmental performance indicators, and the results show that eutrophication has the highest burden on the environment compared to other categories. This study highlights the importance of consumer behavior in reducing the environmental impact of washing bar soap, as the use stage of washing bar soap has the most significant impact in most categories.

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“…In the primary soap mix production stage, caustic soda, also known as lye, at 50% concentration v/v is mixed with blended acid oil and fats, which is a by-product of the vegetable oil refining process [34]. The mixture is regularly blended with the addition of water to achieve the desired consistency.…”

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The Environmental Impacts of Bar Soap Production: Uncovering Sustainability Risks with LCA Analysis

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Dangayach

Meena

et al. 2023

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“…The comprehensive inventory data of the Indian milk production dairy also forms a valuable dataset for academicians working in the field of LCA of dairy products to understand the LCA of Indian milk dairy better and incorporate the environmental perspectives in their future research. The processing plants can also improve their significant environmental impacting inventories (Gaurav et al, 2021(Gaurav et al, , 2023a.…”

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Environmental sustainability of milk production: a comparative environmental impact analysis and sustainability evaluation

Singh,

Bhakar,

Gaurav

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain.

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ContextAssessing the sustainability of milk production in India (the largest milk producer country in the world) is essential to ensure that the dairy industry can meet the growing demands for dairy products while minimizing its negative impact on the environment, society, and the well-being of the people involved in the sector.ObjectiveCurrent research is intended to compare the emissions associated with packed milk production in two contrasting states, Punjab (an Indian state with helpful agricultural resources and plenty of water) and Rajasthan (a state with a significant desert area) of India. The dairy industry has to undergo different production processes, including livestock, feed, farming, transportation, processing, packaging, and distribution. All of these production steps generate environmental impacts. This study aims to compare the environmental impacts of milk production in Punjab and Rajasthan by understanding the variation in the ecological effects due to the modifications adopted in dairy practices.MethodsThis study uses Umberto LCA+ with Ecoinvent v3.6 dataset as a Life cycle assessment (LCA) tool and data collected from milk producers and processing plants. The primary data was collected from farmers (milk producers) and dairy plants (processing plants), real-time observations, and inputs from the processing plant staff. The LCA analysis was performed, including parameters such as feed agriculture, milking, storage, transportation, processing, packaging, and distribution.Results and conclusionThe analysis results indicate that milk production in Punjab is more environmentally efficient than in Rajasthan, and the feed required for cattle is a critical environmental impact-generating activity along with the selection of packaging material for processed milk.SignificanceThe current article assesses the environmental implications of milk production. The study employs a comprehensive analysis to inform sustainable practices and reduce the ecological footprint of this crucial industry.

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“…Estudios de ACV realizados en el pasado han encontrado que los mayores impactos de la extracción por solventes se asocian con la alta demanda energética y el consumo de los solventes de extracción (Arias et al, 2022). Así mismo, se ha reportado que, en la industria del aceite de mostaza, la etapa de extracción por extrusión contribuye significativamente a la producción de gases de efecto invernadero en un 12.19% (Gaurav et al, 2023). Para el caso del ACM, el ACV resulta ser un recurso valioso para generar una evaluación y comparación de los impactos ambientales de la extracción del aceite por métodos químicos y mecánicos.…”

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Metodologías de extracción de aceite de coraza de marañón: evaluación de impacto ambiental por emisiones de CO2

León Montañez,

Ortiz Mora,

Hernández Acevedo

et al. 2023

Encuentro Internacional De Educación en Ingeniería

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El aceite de la coraza de marañón (ACM) es un subproducto de alto interés en la industria química por sus aplicaciones en el diseño de materiales poliméricos, surfactantes y componentes bioactivos. Sin embargo, dentro de la cadena productiva del marañón en el Departamento del Vichada este subproducto ha sido poco explorado. Para recuperar el ACM se han reportado metodologías como extracciones térmicas, mecánicas y químicas. Dichas técnicas presentan variaciones en rendimientos, capacidad tecnológica, costo y capacidad de procesamiento; por lo cual, es necesario establecer parámetros de decisión robustos para la selección de un método. Así, se realiza un análisis comparativo de los impactos ambientales relacionados a la extracción del ACM por medio de la metodología de Soxhlet y prensado mecánico. Esto se realiza cuantificando el impacto relacionado al uso de solventes (emisiones por manufactura, reutilización y disposición) y al consumo de energía de las operaciones unitarias involucradas en cada metodología en términos de las emisiones de CO2 equivalente. De este modo, es posible establecer parámetros de decisión para la implementación de dichas técnicas de extracción en la región del Vichada en función de su sostenibilidad ambiental. Adicionalmente, se brinda una aproximación inicial para realizar un análisis de ciclo de vida de potenciales productos de valor agregado derivados del aprovechamiento del aceite de coraza del marañón.

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Life cycle assessment of extraction of edible oil from mustard seeds: A case study of an oil industry

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

The Environmental Impacts of Bar Soap Production: Uncovering Sustainability Risks with LCA Analysis

The Environmental Impacts of Bar Soap Production: Uncovering Sustainability Risks with LCA Analysis

Environmental sustainability of milk production: a comparative environmental impact analysis and sustainability evaluation

Metodologías de extracción de aceite de coraza de marañón: evaluación de impacto ambiental por emisiones de CO2

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