Waste Minimization and Energy Conservation in Gelatin Production by Raw Material Size Minimization

Based on current manufacturing system of gelatin production, cleaner production opportunities are discussed considering aspect such as waste minimization, energy conservation, etc. Improving the utilization of inputs and minimizing the production of unwanted or low value outputs is fundamental to improving profitability. Adopting cleaner production also helps in awareness of consequences of environmental practices that are unfriendly and that are detrimental to the industry's bottom-line. Adopting cleaner production may require onetime investment or it can be done with zero cost. A few process changes and good housekeeping in production of gelatin may increase gelatin yield and reduces wastewater quantity. Process changes such as automatic handling of machines, direct packaging etc leads to environmental as well as financial benefits. Byproduct utilization and wastewater reuse are other benefits of cleaner production. This paper discuss about current process followed in gelatinization, suggestion of cleaner production opportunities throughout the process and cost benefit analysis for suggested cleaner production opportunities. Major advantages from cleaner production in gelatinization here is byproduct reuse and waste water reutilization.