Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
1. Uluslararası Küresel Sürdürülebilirlik Ve Kalkınma Kongresi, Kayseri, Türkiye, 15 - 16 Ekim 2025, ss.65-66, (Özet Bildiri)
The vegetable oil industry plays a crucial role in global food systems and bioenergy production; however, its environmental footprint — particularly in terms of waste generation, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions — remains significant. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), standardized by ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, provides a powerful framework for evaluating and minimizing these impacts across the production chain. This review aims to analyze the current state of LCA applications in the vegetable oil sector and to explore their contribution to waste management strategies and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, and MDPI databases. Boolean operators (“AND,” “OR”) were applied with keywords such as “Life Cycle Assessment” AND “vegetable oil,” “biodiesel LCA,” “olive oil footprint,” “rapeseed LCA,” and “waste valorization.” Publications between 2015 and 2025 were filtered, prioritizing peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and meta-analyses. The analysis reveals that the agricultural and processing phases are the most impactful, with fertilizer use, irrigation practices, and energy consumption being the primary contributors to environmental burdens. Innovative waste valorization methods — such as composting, biofertilizer production, and energy recovery — significantly reduce emissions and resource depletion, aligning industry practices with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Overall, the findings emphasize the importance of integrating LCA into decision-making for sustainable vegetable oil production and highlight the need for improved databases, region-specific assessments, and policy support to promote circular economy models. Keywords: Life Cycle Assessment, vegetable oil, waste valorization, sustainability, SDGs