Evaluation of the application of Cleaner Production techniques in a dairy industry in Southern Bahia

Abstract: Dairy products are of great importance to the South of Bahia, as they contribute to its development and economic diversification. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the possible environmental impacts caused by the corresponding activities. Thus, the adoption of Cleaner Production (CP) techniques can contribute to improving production processes, as well as providing economic benefits, environmental protection and better working environment. This study aims to identify the techniques adopted and opportunities for CP in a dairy industry in southern Bahia. For this, we carried out a literature review, technical visits and a questionnaire in order to obtain characterization information of the company, CP and environmental management, environmental aspects and impacts related to the production processes. The study revealed that dairy industries are potential polluters, mainly due to their lack of structured environmental programs. Nevertheless, the dairy industry in question was already adopting certain environmental practices and showed interest in learning about others that could contribute to minimizing their impacts and propitiate economic gains. Thus, we successfully identified and presented opportunities for CP.

摘要：乳制品对巴伊亚州南部地区具有重要意义，可推动当地发展与经济多元化。然而，需关注相关生产活动可能引发的环境影响。因此，采用清洁生产（Cleaner Production，CP）技术，既能助力优化生产流程，还可带来经济效益、环境保护以及更优质的作业环境。本研究旨在识别巴伊亚州南部某乳制品企业所采用的清洁生产技术，以及该领域的清洁生产机遇。为此，本研究通过文献调研、现场技术考察与问卷调查，收集了该企业的特征信息、清洁生产与环境管理相关内容，以及生产流程涉及的环境要素与环境影响数据。研究表明，乳制品企业属于潜在污染源，主要源于其尚未构建系统化的环境管理体系。不过，本次研究的乳制品企业已在推行部分环境管理实践，且对学习其他有助于降低环境影响、获取经济收益的方法表现出浓厚兴趣。据此，本研究成功识别并梳理了清洁生产相关机遇。