Quantitative assessment of biodiesel production: A model-based scenarios of sustainable development

The paper discusses the "Clean Production" concept in which anthropogenic activities are compatible with ecosystems and essentially same as that of sustainable development. It is important for the eco-compatible biodiesel manufacturing that the production processes, product cycles, and consumption patterns contribute for human development and fulfils basic needs without degrading and disrupting the ecosystems. A Quantitative Assessment Model is proposed in this study to quantitatively assess the biodiesel production considering the scenarios of environmental, economic, and social aspects. The paper also suggests planning strategy so as to minimize the environmental, economic, and social degradation, and steps for implementing environmentally conscious design and manufacturing procedure. (C) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC.