Journal of Industrial Ecology Publishes Peer-Reviewed ERG Study

In November 2015, the Journal of Industrial Ecology published a peer-reviewed study developed by ERG on pine chemicals, which are co-products created during the papermaking process. These chemicals are used in products such as inks and adhesives, as well as in energy applications. ERG determined the cradle-to-gate carbon and energy footprint for pine chemicals, compared pine chemicals to their likely substitutes, and calculated the carbon and energy effects of shifting resources from current chemical production to biodiesel production. The study found that diverting pine chemicals into biofuel production in Europe will not significantly reduce carbon emissions or fossil fuel consumption.