Mitigating environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses: A life cycle assessment approach for sustainability
This study evaluates the environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses using a LCA approach. The findings indicate a carcinogenic impact of 2.49E-03 kg C2H3Cl eq., with over 50 % attributed to electricity consumption for water pumping and ventilation. Natural gas use in electricity ge...
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| description | This study evaluates the environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses using a LCA approach. The findings indicate a carcinogenic impact of 2.49E-03 kg C2H3Cl eq., with over 50 % attributed to electricity consumption for water pumping and ventilation. Natural gas use in electricity generation contributes an additional 1.30E-03 kg C2H3Cl eq. of aromatic hydrocarbons to the atmosphere. The ionizing radiation impact is estimated at 6.72E-02 Bq C-14 eq./FU, primarily driven by electricity use. The non-carcinogenic impact per cineraria plant totals 1.58E-02 kg C2H3Cl eq., mainly due to diesel combustion and the use of pesticides and fertilizers. To mitigate these effects, reducing diesel reliance and adopting biofuels and biofertilizers are recommended. The respiratory inorganic impact is recorded at 1.67E-04 kg PM2.5 eq./FU, largely stemming from diesel use, while ozone depletion is significantly linked to pesticides. Aquatic impacts result mainly from diesel combustion and nutrient runoff, which poses risks to human health and ecosystems. This study underscores the necessity of cleaner fuels and sustainable agricultural practices, advocating for ongoing assessments to promote ecological sustainability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ffca100e16b04696abdef5af8ac8d7ff2025-08-20T02:39:28ZengElsevierEnergy Nexus2772-42712025-06-011810045310.1016/j.nexus.2025.100453Mitigating environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses: A life cycle assessment approach for sustainabilityMajid Khanali0Tahereh Salehpour1Ali Rajabipour2Ali Kaab3Corresponding author.; Department of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, IranDepartment of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, IranDepartment of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, IranDepartment of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, IranThis study evaluates the environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses using a LCA approach. The findings indicate a carcinogenic impact of 2.49E-03 kg C2H3Cl eq., with over 50 % attributed to electricity consumption for water pumping and ventilation. Natural gas use in electricity generation contributes an additional 1.30E-03 kg C2H3Cl eq. of aromatic hydrocarbons to the atmosphere. The ionizing radiation impact is estimated at 6.72E-02 Bq C-14 eq./FU, primarily driven by electricity use. The non-carcinogenic impact per cineraria plant totals 1.58E-02 kg C2H3Cl eq., mainly due to diesel combustion and the use of pesticides and fertilizers. To mitigate these effects, reducing diesel reliance and adopting biofuels and biofertilizers are recommended. The respiratory inorganic impact is recorded at 1.67E-04 kg PM2.5 eq./FU, largely stemming from diesel use, while ozone depletion is significantly linked to pesticides. Aquatic impacts result mainly from diesel combustion and nutrient runoff, which poses risks to human health and ecosystems. This study underscores the necessity of cleaner fuels and sustainable agricultural practices, advocating for ongoing assessments to promote ecological sustainability.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772427125000944Cineraria productionEnvironmental assessmentLife cycle assessmentSustainability |
| spellingShingle | Majid Khanali Tahereh Salehpour Ali Rajabipour Ali Kaab Mitigating environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses: A life cycle assessment approach for sustainability Energy Nexus Cineraria production Environmental assessment Life cycle assessment Sustainability |
| title | Mitigating environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses: A life cycle assessment approach for sustainability |
| title_full | Mitigating environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses: A life cycle assessment approach for sustainability |
| title_fullStr | Mitigating environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses: A life cycle assessment approach for sustainability |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mitigating environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses: A life cycle assessment approach for sustainability |
| title_short | Mitigating environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses: A life cycle assessment approach for sustainability |
| title_sort | mitigating environmental impacts of cineraria production in greenhouses a life cycle assessment approach for sustainability |
| topic | Cineraria production Environmental assessment Life cycle assessment Sustainability |
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