Valorization of winery waste vs. the costs of not recycling

Journal Article · Tue Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2011 · Waste Management

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2011.06.001· OSTI ID:21578436

Devesa-Rey, R ^[1]; Vecino, X; Varela-Alende, J L ^[1]; Barral, M T ^[2]; Cruz, J M; Moldes, A B ^[1]

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1. Dpt. Ingenieria Quimica, E.T.S. Ingenieros Industriales, Campus As Lagoas, Marcosende, Universidad de Vigo (Spain)
2. Dpt. Edafologia y Quimica Agricola, Facultad de Farmacia, Campus Sur, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

Graphical abstract: Highlights: > Lactic acid, biosurfactants, xylitol or ethanol may be obtained from wine residues. > By-products valorization turns wine wastes into products with industrial applications. > The costs of waste disposal enhances the search of economically viable solutions for valorizing residues. - Abstract: Wine production generates huge amounts of waste. Before the 1990s, the most economical option for waste removal was the payment of a disposal fee usually being of around 3000 Euros. However, in recent years the disposal fee and fines for unauthorized discharges have increased considerably, often reaching 30,000-40,000 Euros, and a prison sentence is sometimes also imposed. Some environmental friendly technologies have been proposed for the valorization of winery waste products. Fermentation of grape marc, trimming vine shoot or vinification lees has been reported to produce lactic acid, biosurfactants, xylitol, ethanol and other compounds. Furthermore, grape marc and seeds are rich in phenolic compounds, which have antioxidants properties, and vinasse contains tartaric acid that can be extracted and commercialized. Companies must therefore invest in new technologies to decrease the impact of agro-industrial residues on the environment and to establish new processes that will provide additional sources of income.

• OSTI ID: 21578436
• Journal Information: Waste Management, Vol. 31, Issue 11; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2011.06.001; PII: S0956-053X(11)00266-2; Copyright (c) 2011 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; ISSN 0956-053X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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09 BIOMASS FUELS
12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
ANTIOXIDANTS
BEVERAGES
BY-PRODUCTS
COST
ECONOMICS
ENVIRONMENT
ETHANOL
FERMENTATION
GRAPES
LACTIC ACID
PHENOLS
POLLUTION
RECYCLING
RESIDUES
TARTARIC ACID
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WASTES
ALCOHOLS
AROMATICS
BIOCONVERSION
CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
FOOD
FRUITS
HYDROXY ACIDS
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
MANAGEMENT
ORGANIC ACIDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
WASTE MANAGEMENT