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Collection and Processing of Roadside Grass Clippings: A Supply Chain Optimization Case Study for East Flanders

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  • Frederik De Wieuw

    (Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium)

  • Tom Pauwels

    (POM Oost-Vlaanderen, Woodrow Wilsonplein 2, 9000 Gent, Belgium)

  • Christa Sys

    (Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium)

  • Eddy Van de Voorde

    (Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium)

  • Edwin van Hassel

    (Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium)

  • Thierry Vanelslander

    (Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium)

  • Jeffrey Willems

    (Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium)

Abstract

The paper focuses on secondary bio streams which are not captured efficiently in the value supply chain. Specifically, roadside grass clippings were chosen, based on their logistical optimization potential, direct feasibility, locality, biomass potential, and economic valorization value. The main objective is to determine how this secondary flow can be brought to the “factory gate”—through road transport and inland shipping—and at what cost per unit. To this end, various scenarios were developed for a case study in East Flanders, considering multiple combinations of first collection points, secondary collection points, and processing points. The result is a generically applicable Excel-based tool that combines these variations with a solution considering both inland waterways and road transport. These scenarios become valuable in applying the tool for grass clippings and optimizing this value chain located in East Flanders. The results show that reducing the number of collection points is favorable for the utilization of inland waterways, as it reduces costs related to transshipment. Nevertheless, unimodal road transport is still the most cost-effective method for transporting this secondary material stream from the collection point to the processing point. Consequently, a lower weight and a higher density will lead to lower costs, which eventually bottom out, due to regulations and conditions that must be met.

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  • Frederik De Wieuw & Tom Pauwels & Christa Sys & Eddy Van de Voorde & Edwin van Hassel & Thierry Vanelslander & Jeffrey Willems, 2023. "Collection and Processing of Roadside Grass Clippings: A Supply Chain Optimization Case Study for East Flanders," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(18), pages 1-24, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:18:p:14006-:d:1244619
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