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Greenhouse gas emissions from a Western Australian finfish supply chain
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posted on 2023-05-18, 18:40 authored by Denham, FC, Biswas, WK, Solah, VA, Howieson, JRGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the form of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 – eq) from two Western Australian finfish supply chains, from harvest to retail outlet, were measured using streamlined life cycle assessment methodology. The identification of interventions to potentially reduce the GHG emissions was determined from the results obtained. Electricity consumption contributed to the highest GHG emissions within the supply chains measured, followed by refrigeration gas leakage and disposal of unused fish portions. Potential cleaner production strategies (CPS) to reduce these impacts included installing solar panels, recycling the waste, good housekeeping in refrigeration equipment maintenance, and input substitution of refrigeration gas. The results show a combination of these strategies have the potential to reduce up to 35% of the total GHG emissions from fillet harvest, processing and retail.
History
Publication title
Journal of Cleaner ProductionVolume
112Pagination
2079-2087ISSN
0959-6526Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)Publisher
Elsevier Sci LtdPlace of publication
The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England, Oxon, Ox5 1GbRights statement
Copyright 2014 Elsevier Ltd.Repository Status
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