| Circular Bioeconomy Approaches for Sustainable Olive Oil Production: A Review of Waste Management Strategies |
| Paper ID : 1275-NICAME1402 |
| Authors: |
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Mahta Rafiee, ASADOLLAH AKRAM *, Mohammad Sharifi Department of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran. |
| Abstract: |
| Circular bioeconomy presents a promising framework for achieving sustainable olive oil production and effective waste management. Within the olive oil industry, waste generation and environmental sustainability are pivotal challenges. This study focuses on a comprehensive review of circular bioeconomy strategies tailored to bolstering sustainable olive oil production, with a specific emphasis on waste-to-energy approaches. The review underscores the potential of circular bioeconomy methods in augmenting sustainability by harnessing waste by-products such as wastewater and pomace for diverse applications, including bioenergy production. Notably, diverse waste management strategies are evaluated, with a notable spotlight on leveraging olive factory wastewater and olive pomace as valuable sources of bioenergy. Furthermore, this approach holds promise in mitigating environmental pollution, generating novel resources, and fostering economic benefits.The study delves into challenges and opportunities linked to financial constraints, stakeholder collaboration, and technical intricacies. Addressing these challenges requires concerted efforts among stakeholders and calls for research in circular practices, circular business models, life cycle assessment, and quantitative methodologies. By bridging these gaps, circular bioeconomy strategies can be refined, leading to a more resilient, economically viable, and ecologically responsible olive oil industry. The review underscores the urgency of continued research and collaborative endeavors to surmount these challenges and facilitate the integration of circular bioeconomy approaches within the olive oil sector. |
| Keywords: |
| Circular Bioeconomy, Olive Oil, Waste Management, Bioenergy |
| Status : Paper Accepted (Oral Presentation) |
