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Calculation and Evaluation of Carbon Footprint in Mulberry Production: A Case of Haining in China

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  • Yi Li

    (East China Sea Institute/Center for Ecological Civilization of Yangtze River Delta, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
    Fashion Department of International United Faculty between Ningbo University and University of Angers/Faculty of Tourism and Culture, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315201, China)

  • Yi Wang

    (School of Economics and Management, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China)

  • Qing He

    (Fashion Institute/Silk and Fashion Culture Research Center of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China)

  • Yongliang Yang

    (School of Economics and Management, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
    Ecological Civilization Research Center of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China)

Abstract

Carbon footprint refers to the greenhouse gas emissions of an activity during the whole life cycle or a specific period of time. Mulberry is an important cash crop. Thus, establishing a standardized accounting method for the carbon footprint of mulberry production and analyzing its carbon emission scenarios is important in correctly understanding the impact of mulberry production on the environment. Using the life cycle assessment method and on the basis of the statistical data of mulberry production of urban farmers in Haining City, China, in 2014–2016, this study calculates and evaluates the carbon footprint of mulberry production. Results show the following. (1) Indirect carbon emissions is the main part of total carbon emissions, accounting for 85%–88% of total carbon emission, and industrial inputs (fertilizers and pesticides) are the main cause of carbon emissions. (2) The total carbon emissions per hectare in 2016 (6550.73 kgce/hm 2 ) rose relative to the 2015 data (5617.92 kgce/hm 2 at least in 2014) (5729.64 kgce/hm 2 ). The output value of mulberry in spring was greater than that in summer and autumn, and the production efficiency of mulberry carbon in spring was higher than that in summer and autumn. The ecological environment of the mulberry production industry can be improved by increasing the resources of carbon sequestration and reducing the source of production input. (3) In general, the photosynthetic carbon sink of mulberry is greater than the total carbon emission and presents a positive externality to the ecological environment.

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  • Yi Li & Yi Wang & Qing He & Yongliang Yang, 2020. "Calculation and Evaluation of Carbon Footprint in Mulberry Production: A Case of Haining in China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:4:p:1339-:d:322464
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    1. Víctor Cloquell Ballester & Vanesa G. Lo-Iacono-Ferreira & Miguel Ángel Artacho-Ramírez & Salvador F. Capuz-Rizo, 2020. "The Carbon Footprint of Valencia Port: A Case Study of the Port Authority of Valencia (Spain)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-16, November.
    2. McLaughlin, Hope & Littlefield, Anna A. & Menefee, Maia & Kinzer, Austin & Hull, Tobias & Sovacool, Benjamin K. & Bazilian, Morgan D. & Kim, Jinsoo & Griffiths, Steven, 2023. "Carbon capture utilization and storage in review: Sociotechnical implications for a carbon reliant world," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 177(C).

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