Biocomposite in long-lasting coffee machines?

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Background:Extensive tests are carried out with coffee during the development of new coffee machines. Around 17 tons of coffee grounds are produced annually, which are processed in a nearby biogas plant.Question: The question now is whether reusing coffee grounds to produce biocomposites is a better solution than processing them into biogas in terms of environmental impact (GWP, UBP) and circular economy. Background:During the development of new coffee machines, extensive tests are also carried out with coffee. For example, the production site in Weggis produces around 17 tons of coffee grounds each year, which are processed in a nearby biogas plant (approx. 22 km). After fermentation, the nutrients are used to produce liquid and solid fertilizer.Question: The question now is whether reusing coffee grounds to produce biocomposites is a better solution than processing them into biogas in terms of environmental impact (GWP, UBP) and circular economy.Goal:Calculation of different scenarios of the product life cycle assessment of coffee grounds in terms of environmental impact points (UBP) and climate impact (CO2eq). Interpretation of the results and concrete recommendations for action.

Project Idea Metadata

• Project Idea Name: Biocomposite in long-lasting coffee machines?
• Date: 3/29/2022 3:34:27 PM
• Administrators:
  • Matteo Trachsel

Project Idea Description

Background:

During the development of new coffee machines, extensive tests are also carried out with coffee. For example, the production site in Weggis produces around 17 tons of coffee grounds each year, which are processed in a nearby biogas plant (approx. 22 km). After fermentation, the nutrients are used to produce liquid and solid fertilizer.

Question:

The question now is whether reusing coffee grounds to produce biocomposites is a better solution than processing them into biogas in terms of environmental impact (GWP, UBP) and circular economy.

Goal:

Calculation of different scenarios of the product life cycle assessment of coffee grounds in terms of environmental impact points (UBP) and climate impact (CO2eq). Interpretation of the results and concrete recommendations for action.

Background:

Extensive tests are carried out with coffee during the development of new coffee machines. Around 17 tons of coffee grounds are produced annually, which are processed in a nearby biogas plant.

Question:

The question now is whether reusing coffee grounds to produce biocomposites is a better solution than processing them into biogas in terms of environmental impact (GWP, UBP) and circular economy.