Life Cycle Inventory for Safflower Production in Southern Europe

IF 1.4 Q4 GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Environmental and Climate Technologies Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.2478/rtuect-2022-0065

L. Rocchi, M. Farneselli, L. Paolotti, Beatrice Falcinelli, M. Guiducci, A. Boggia

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Abstract Safflower is currently primarily cultivated as an industrial crop for its oil, which is used for food and industrial purposes, while the by-products can be used for animal feeding. Traditionally cultivated in the Mediterranean area, it was abandoned in the past for other oil crops, such as sunflower. However, it is now returning to be interesting due to its adaptability to low-input cultivation practices, especially when sown in autumn. The main aim of this study is to present a Life Cycle Inventory of safflower grown in a Southern European country, i.e. Italy, based on primary data on agricultural practices used in this country. The study was carried out following ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. Data were collected from experimental fields of the University of Perugia, to ensure a specific and accurate data collection for the definition of the complete supply chain. The reference unit of this study was defined as 1 ha. The stages from raw materials production to seed harvesting were considered. The data presented will be useful to increase the existing knowledge of safflower production in other Mediterranean countries.

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南欧红花生产的生命周期清单

红花目前主要作为一种工业作物种植，其油可用于食品和工业用途，而其副产品可用于动物饲养。传统上在地中海地区种植，过去被其他油料作物抛弃，如向日葵。然而，由于它适应低投入的耕作方式，特别是在秋季播种时，现在又重新引起人们的兴趣。本研究的主要目的是根据一个南欧国家(即意大利)使用的农业实践的原始数据，提出一份红花生命周期清单。该研究是按照ISO 14040和ISO 14044进行的。数据是从佩鲁贾大学的实验田收集的，以确保对完整供应链的定义有一个具体和准确的数据收集。本研究的参考单位为1ha。考虑了从原料生产到种子收获的各个阶段。所提供的数据将有助于增加其他地中海国家红花生产的现有知识。

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Environmental and Climate Technologies GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY-

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3.10

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28.60%

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16 weeks

期刊介绍： Environmental and Climate Technologies provides a forum for information on innovation, research and development in the areas of environmental science, energy resources and processes, innovative technologies and energy efficiency. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts which cover the range from bioeconomy, sustainable technology development, life cycle analysis, eco-design, climate change mitigation, innovative solutions for pollution reduction to resilience, the energy efficiency of buildings, secure and sustainable energy supplies. The Journal ensures international publicity for original research and innovative work. A variety of themes are covered through a multi-disciplinary approach, one which integrates all aspects of environmental science: -Sustainability of technology development- Bioeconomy- Cleaner production, end of pipe production- Zero emission technologies- Eco-design- Life cycle analysis- Eco-efficiency- Environmental impact assessment- Environmental management systems- Resilience- Energy and carbon markets- Greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate technologies- Methodologies for the evaluation of sustainability- Renewable energy resources- Solar, wind, geothermal, hydro energy, biomass sources: algae, wood, straw, biogas, energetic plants and organic waste- Waste management- Quality of outdoor and indoor environment- Environmental monitoring and evaluation- Heat and power generation, including district heating and/or cooling- Energy efficiency.