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：乳制品产业对巴伊亚州南部具有重要意义，能够推动当地发展与经济多元化。但与此同时，需关注此类生产活动可能引发的各类环境影响。为此，采用清洁生产（Cleaner Production, CP）技术，既可优化生产流程，还能带来经济效益、强化环境保护并改善作业环境。本研究旨在探明巴伊亚州南部某乳制品企业所采用的清洁生产技术，并挖掘其清洁生产优化机遇。为此，本研究通过文献调研、实地考察与问卷调查的方式，收集该企业的基本概况、清洁生产与环境管理现状、生产流程相关的环境要素及环境影响等相关信息。研究结果显示，乳制品产业属于潜在污染源，其核心原因在于尚未建立系统化的环境管理方案。不过，本次研究涉及的乳制品企业已开展部分环境管理实践，且对学习其他有助于降低环境影响、获取经济收益的清洁生产技术表现出浓厚兴趣。最终，本研究成功识别并梳理了该企业的清洁生产优化机遇。