Sustainability of Production and Consumption

Sustainability of production and consumption is one of the key principles of sustainable development. It is a foundation of knowledge-based economic development that increases added economic value while reducing the consumption of natural resources and energy. In this article, John David Kaweske explores sustainable production and use of products and services in a manner that is socially beneficial, economically viable and environmentally benign over their whole life cycle. John David Kaweske is founder and CEO of Bio Clean Energy, a producer of Biodiesel and a company which invests in the clean energy sector.

Sustainable consumption is defined as the use of services and products that meet basic needs and demands for a better quality of life, while minimizing the consumption of natural resources, the discharge of toxic materials, emissions and waste so that future generations are not compromised.

The problem of energy security and stability is a cardinal issue throughout the world economic, business and social system. Connection of the energy sector with the competitiveness of the country’s economy leads to a willingness to go beyond the importance of the fight for sustainable development and survival for the sake of profit.

Broadly speaking, energy sources are divided into conventional and renewable.

Conventional sources include large, expensive thermal power plants and nuclear power plants that are dangerous pollutants, along with large hydroelectric power plants that are not direct pollutants, but are also expensive and large, and are also considered to be conventional sources.

Renewable sources are not dependent on coal and oil reserves, they are clean and non-consumable, and usually involve small size plants. John David Kaweske has spent nearly two decades in the clean energy business. According to Mr. Kaweske, the global transition to clean energy is underway, as technology and innovation have enabled us to be the first generation with real choice in how we power our lives. Supported by trends in society, the power industry, and the global economy, we can all play a role in the transition to a better future powered by clean energy.

Biofuels, must be accepted as an alternative source of fuel as they are one of the few alternatives to conventional oil use.

Bio Diesel

Bio fuels are a comparatively clean alternative to petroleum as a fuel source and may be particularly useful for transport.

Bio Diesel has the potential to provide fuel that emits small amounts of carbon over quantities from conventional fossil fuels.

Bio Gas

Gas resulting from the decomposition of biological (organic) waste whether the decomposition takes place at a landfill, a closed anaerobic digestion plant or a wastewater treatment plant. Utilization is not only a profit for the environment, but also for the owners of dairy farms.

Bio-ethanol

Ethanol (C2H5OH) produced by biological fermentation of hydrocarbons obtained from plant material. In terms of fuel use, ethanol is of paramount importance as a supplement or replacement for gasoline.