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Title European Union Legislation Overview about Used Vegetable Oils Recycling: The Spanish and Italian Case Studies
ID_Doc 7167
Authors Ibanez, J; Martín, SM; Baldino, S; Prandi, C; Mannu, A
Title European Union Legislation Overview about Used Vegetable Oils Recycling: The Spanish and Italian Case Studies
Year 2020
Published Processes, 8, 7
DOI 10.3390/pr8070798
Abstract The employment of used vegetable oils (UVOs) as raw materials in key sectors as energy production or bio-lubricant synthesis represents one of the most relevant priorities in the European Union (EU) normative context. In many countries, the development of new production processes based on the circular economy model, as well as the definition of future energy and production targets, involve the utilization of wastes as raw material. In this context, the main currently applied EU regulations are presented and discussed. As in the EU, the general legislative process consists of the definition in each State Member of specific legislation, which transposes the EU indications. Two relevant countries are herein considered: Italy and Spain. Through the analysis of the conditions required in both countries for UVOs' collection, disposal, storage, and recycling, a wide panorama of the current situation is provided.
Author Keywords used vegetable oil; recycling; biodiesel; bio-lubricant; legislation
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000557997600001
WoS Category Engineering, Chemical
Research Area Engineering
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/8/7/798/pdf?version=1594888803
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