Assessing Environmental Sustainability: Life Cycle Assessment of Cotton Stalk Utilization for Wood Composites, Bioethanol, and Biogas Production

Abstract 

The project employs rigorous life cycle assessment methodologies, including Ecological Footprint, Impact 2002+, Global Warming Damage Potential, and more, to evaluate the environmental impact of each process. This project compares the utilization of cotton stalks for wood composites, bioethanol, and biogas production. Through life cycle assessment, the project shows that bioethanol has a lower carbon footprint and climate change impact. The findings emphasize the significance of sustainable waste management practices and highlight bioethanol as an environmentally friendly solution for cotton stalks.