Assessment of the environmental performance of sugarcane companies based on waste disposed of on the soil

ConclusionThe theoretical conception used in this study is inspiring for the development of new studies on environmental assessment measurement. The study showed that vinasse is the most problematic waste in environmental terms, a conclusion that is in line with academic studies. Nevertheless, the waste with the greatest potential impact on the environment is filter cake. Despite this, filter cake presented a lower  IEP(i)  than vinasse, given that its negative impact on the basin is smaller. Both wastes contributed 95% of the  IEP Total, which places them among the residues to be managed with greater attention.
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research