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Biolandes uses a fully automated system for distillation that reduces energy loss by eliminating the need to stop and resume operations.
Biolandes uses a fully automated system for distillation that reduces energy loss by eliminating the need to stop and resume operations.
True (A)
The company's main production site in Le Sen, France, is entirely powered by natural gas.
The company's main production site in Le Sen, France, is entirely powered by natural gas.
False (B)
The biomass boiler at the Le Sen site uses virgin wood as its primary fuel source.
The biomass boiler at the Le Sen site uses virgin wood as its primary fuel source.
False (B)
The Biolandes factory in Andalusia, Spain, uses a biomass heater to power its extraction operations.
The Biolandes factory in Andalusia, Spain, uses a biomass heater to power its extraction operations.
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The company's second largest energy consumption at the Le Sen site is from powering the buildings and equipment of support services.
The company's second largest energy consumption at the Le Sen site is from powering the buildings and equipment of support services.
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Biolandes' solar panels currently produce one-half of the site's daytime electricity consumption.
Biolandes' solar panels currently produce one-half of the site's daytime electricity consumption.
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Biolandes is expanding its solar panel project to other subsidiaries around the world.
Biolandes is expanding its solar panel project to other subsidiaries around the world.
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Biolandes sources its materials only from Fair For Life certified growers.
Biolandes sources its materials only from Fair For Life certified growers.
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Biolandes' goal is to increase the amount of certified organic plants used in their products over time.
Biolandes' goal is to increase the amount of certified organic plants used in their products over time.
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Biolandes only conducts reforestation campaigns for Sandalwood.
Biolandes only conducts reforestation campaigns for Sandalwood.
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Flashcards
Solar Panels
Solar Panels
Devices that convert sunlight into electricity, contributing to energy self-sufficiency.
Ecocert For Life Certification
Ecocert For Life Certification
A certification ensuring that agricultural practices meet specific environmental and social standards.
Circular Economy
Circular Economy
An economic system aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources by reusing materials.
Biodiversity Studies
Biodiversity Studies
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By-Products
By-Products
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Biolandes
Biolandes
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Energy Management Program
Energy Management Program
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Biomass Energy
Biomass Energy
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Automated Distillation
Automated Distillation
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Efficiency Analyses
Efficiency Analyses
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Study Notes
Biolandes Sustainability Practices
- Founded in 1980, Biolandes prioritizes environmental preservation and respect for local ecosystems.
- Directly implements sustainability measures at farms and subsidiaries globally, complying with regulations.
- Developed an energy management program to minimize heat and fuel consumption.
- Automated distillation system at the Le Sen site reduces energy loss.
- Operates a biomass boiler at Le Sen, utilizing industrial byproducts & plant wastes (virtuous circle).
- Produces ~4,000 tons steam per month from biomass.
- A biomass boiler supports Andalusian cistus extract production.
- Le Sen site pursues electrical self-sufficiency, installing solar panels.
- Aims for 100% electrical self-sufficiency by 2023, with 25% currently achieved.
- Projects include photovoltaic panels, and a solar canopy covering a 1 hectare area.
- Biolandes fosters fair-trade relationships with grower partners.
- Supports local economies through development projects.
- Cultivates long-term relationships with growers, offering fair prices, and advancements.
- Participates in Fair For Life development funds.
- Aims for Ecocert For Life farming certification.
Raw Material Sourcing and Handling
- Quality of extracts depends on quality of raw materials.
- Supports sustainable conventional and organic farming practices.
- Supports responsible harvesting and regeneration.
- Prevents forest fire risks (e.g. cistus harvesting in Spain).
- Implements reforestation campaigns (sandalwood in New Caledonia).
- Engages in biodiversity studies to track impact.
- Increasingly using certified organic plants.
- Uses mechanical weeding, natural fertilizers and avoids polluting inputs.
- Recycles botanical by-products.
By-Product Utilization and Recycling
- Develops additional extracts from initial raw material, as appropriate.
- Example: "By" range uses distillation residues.
- Recycles distillation by-products (e.g., vegetable waxes, hydrolates).
- Recycles industrial fluids, rectifying and purifying solvents for reuse.
- Recycles water condensates from distillation for boiler heating.
- Biolandes Pin Décor reprocessed plant wastes into compost/fertilizers; expands this practice to subsidiaries & grower-partners.
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Explore the sustainability practices of Biolandes, a company founded in 1980 that focuses on environmental preservation and local ecosystem respect. Learn about their energy management programs, biomass utilization, and efforts towards achieving electrical self-sufficiency. Discover how Biolandes supports local economies and fosters fair-trade relationships with growers.
