Winery Wastes Management
The IWA Specialist Group on Winery wastes management covers all issues related to achieving the correct treatment and management of solid and liquid wastes generated during winery activities. The focus of the group will be on the development and application of appropriate treatment technologies, correct use of aquatic and land resources, and reuse and recycle of water, nutrients and energy.
Reducing environmental impact Winery activities offers several challenges and opportunities, related with very special characteristics of this agro-industrial activity. Some of these are highly seasonal activities, big opportunities for water and nutrients re-use, between others.
The main objectives of the group are as follows:
1. To establish IWA as an international focal point and promote the views of water professionals on winery wastes management.
2. To promote the development and application of new treatment technologies in winery production processes.
3. To promote communication between professionals involved in winery waste management.
The first congress was held in Narbonne and Epernay (1996), the latest event was Winery 2009, 31 March-3 April 2009, Trento and Verona, Italy. Due to lack of submissions, the new one (the fifth) is cancelled which was expected to be held in New Zealand in 2011.
This SG has much collaboration with other institution as OIV (Office international du vin), wine cellar, and other IWA SGs. The SG moves to sustainable viticulture by an integrate approach to viticulture and wine production, and particular attention is paid to the effluent treatment plant. It is a group which focused on one sector rather than technology.
Chair
Dr David Bolzonella
University of Verona, Department of Biotechnology
(formerly Department of Science, Technology and Marketing of Wine)
Strada Le Grazie, 15. I-37134 Verona. Italy.
Tel + 39 045 8027965
Fax + 39 045 8027925
Secretary
Prof Rolando Chamy
Avda Brasil Valparaiso
2147
Chile
Tel: 5632273640
Fax: 5632273803
Management Committee
see committee members here
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