THE EVALUATION OF DAIRY INDUSTRY WASTES
Author(s): Gökhan Dikbaş1, Muhammet Fahri Altınok2, Sezen Küçükçongar3
- 1. Selçuk University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Konya, Turkey
- 2. Selçuk University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Konya, Turkey
- 3. Selçuk University, Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Department, Konya, Turkey
Abstract: The discharge of dairy products industry wastewaters without treatment due to the high concentrations of BOD, COD and organic matter contents, causes significant pollution in the environment. In terms of both prevention of environmental pollution and recycling of wastes, it is possible to evaluate these wastes in many areas such as food and agriculture, bioplastic production, soil fertility and use as an additive in drug production, and even biogas crops. However, in our country, approximately 3.8 million whey and buttermilk wastes are not adequately assessed and can be discharged without treatment. In this study, it is aimed to investigate the dairy products industry wastes, their characteristics and alternative reuse areas.