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Resource Efficiency and Environmental Impact Assessment Method for Small-Scale Producers: A Case Study of Pond and In-Pond Raceway System Production for Growing Nile Tilapia

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  • Pimchanok Panthai

    (Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Graduate School of Management and Innovation, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Kanokporn Kungwalsong

    (Science Technology and Innovation Policy Institute, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to employ Resource Value Mapping (REVAM) and carbon footprint assessments to evaluate the resource efficiency and environmental impact of the aquaculture sector in Thailand. Focusing on tilapia production, a case study that compares the innovative In-Pond Raceway System (IPRS) with the traditional pond system was conducted to serve as a guideline for small-scale producers toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The assessment applied lean classification to the agriculture context and used both machine and non-machine resources. Moreover, the Muda Index (MI) and the concurrent assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the proposed map were introduced to identify resource efficiencies and environmental impacts across activities, respectively. The analysis highlighted resources with the highest MI values, waste proportions, and emissions requiring improvement. This study shows that addressing specific resources in REVAM can enhance resource management, facilitate control over variable costs, and ensure sustainability in both of these dimensions. Finally, a feasibility analysis was incorporated to weigh investment between in-pond and IPRS systems, in addition to resource use efficiency and environmental impact dimensions, creating an opportunity to meet the increasing demands in the international market.

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  • Pimchanok Panthai & Kanokporn Kungwalsong, 2024. "Resource Efficiency and Environmental Impact Assessment Method for Small-Scale Producers: A Case Study of Pond and In-Pond Raceway System Production for Growing Nile Tilapia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-23, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:3:p:1237-:d:1331292
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