Affiliation(s)
1. LEPABE, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto 4200-465, Portugal
2. CELOG Centro de Excelência e Logística e Supply Chain da EAESP-FGV, São Paulo 01313-902, Brazil
ABSTRACT
Much has been done in
the wine production sector to promote sustainable development. Given its
relevance in the economy and in society, it is fundamental to align its
activities with the optimal use of resources and the regeneration and
restoration of the natural system in agreement with the premises set by the Circular
Economy (CE). The main interest of this work was, through a systematic
literature review, to identify in the revised studies how the wine sector has
incorporated the premises of CE in its activities. Six topics define the concerns
addressed: water, solid waste,
energy, chemical use,
land use and ecosystems, in different parts of the chain: viticulture,
winemaking and distribution. From the evaluation of 41 selected empirical
studies, no clear definition regarding CE was found; however, the detailed
analysis reveals aspects which incorporate CE practices such as the reduction
of waste disposal by its treatment and recovery, the best use of resources at
all stages of the process chain and the need to rethink and redesign current practices.
The specific subjects identified were waste recovery, alternative energy
sources such as biofuels production and water quality improvement. Land use,
ecosystem impacts, and use of agrochemicals were not considered.
KEYWORDS
Wine, Circular Economy , resources,
systematic review, sustainable development.
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