This book presents the technological developments that are currently
being researched or implemented in the management of palm oil industrial
waste. After introducing the plantation and milling processes, the book
focuses on the wastes generated solely from plantation and milling
activities, as reducing waste from these two sectors will enhance the
overall sustainability of the entire palm oil industry eco-system. It
then evaluates the sustainability of current practices and elaborates on
technological developments in the two sectors, before critically
assessing options to treat wastes generated from the plantation and
milling process. To properly contextualise the work, it also includes a
section on socio-economical sustainability, as well as an industrial
case study.
A valuable resource for academics interested in the evolution of
sustainable waste management strategies within this industrial context,
the book also appeals to practitioners in the field who wish to improve
the sustainability of their particular plantation or mill.