Water and Waste Assessment, Implications for Sustainable Production in Brewery Birra Peja

• Autorzy: Pehlivani Kastriot , Elshani Arsim , Loshi Indrit , Zhara Afrore

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.12912/27197050/165790

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Water scarcity and waste disposal become increasingly critical issues in many parts of the world, so it is important to analyze their impact on sustainable production practices. Brewery Birra Peja produces an impressive quantity of beverages each year, including 50 000 000 liters of beer, 2 100 000 liters of non-carbonated juices, and 800 000 liters of carbonated juices. However, this production process also generates a significant amount of water waste, with 485 120 000 liters of raw water being used in the process. The management of this water waste is an important environmental issue that the brewery needs to address to reduce its impact on the environment and ensure sustainable production in the future. Birra Peja could implement various strategies to reduce water waste, such as investing in more efficient production processes and equipment, reusing water in the production cycle, and treating wastewater before discharging it into the environment. Additionally, could explore the use of alternative sources of water, such as rainwater harvesting or recycled water, to further reduce their impact on the environment. The paper identifies the potential economic, social, and environmental implications of poor water and waste management in production processes. Finally, the paper proposes strategies for addressing these issues, such as improving resource efficiency, implementing circular economy principles, and adopting innovative technologies. Also taking steps towards sustainability and responsible water management can enhance the company’s reputation and increase its appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. Overall, while Birra Peja’s production output is impressive, it’s essential to address the issue of water waste to ensure the sustainability of their operations and minimize their impact on the environment.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

brewery; wastewater management; sustainability; environmental impact; cost savings

• Wydawca: Lubelski Oddział Polskiego Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology ; WNGB Wydawnictwo Naukowe
• Czasopismo: Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 24, iss. 5
• Strony: 148--153
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 23 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Pehlivani Kastriot

• Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology, University for Business and Technology, Kalabria, 10000 Pristina, Kosovo

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5672-2075

autor

Elshani Arsim

• Departament of Food Technology, Agribusiness Faculty, University of Haxhi Zeka, UÇK, 30000 Peja, Kosovo

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1567-5233

autor

Loshi Indrit

• Departament of Food Technology, Agribusiness Faculty, University of Haxhi Zeka, UÇK, 30000 Peja, Kosovo

• https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0566-7445

autor

Zhara Afrore

• J.S.C. "Birra Peja", Nexhdet Basha 260, Peja, Kosovo

• https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1632-4989

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).