LIFE+

Environment Policy and

Governance

The WINEC project and its objectives

University of Cyprus – Toumazis Toumazi 19 October 2012, Hilton Hotel

Advanced systems

for the enhancement of the environmental performance of WINEries in Cyprus

General Remarks

• Project duration = 33 months

• Start date: 01/02/2010

• End date: 31/10/2012

• Actions to be implemented: 8

• Partners: 6

Action 1: Wine industry in Cyprus and Europe

1.1: Review of the wine industry in Cyprus and Europe

Determination and description of the wine industry.

Geographical distribution and wine production methods.

1.2: Identification of all actors involved in the wine sector in Cyprus

Public bodies (production, trade, environmental provisions), wine manufacturers and associations.

1.3: Relevant legislation in Europe and in Cyprus

Collection of the legislation which is particularly related to the operation of wineries.

Action 1: Wine industry in Cyprus and Europe

1.4: Environmental impacts problems related to the wine production process

Identification of all the possible problems through a questionnaire report e.g. Wastewater production, use of natural resources, water and energy consumption, noise, possible emissions, solid waste produced including packaging waste.

1.5: Identification of success stories and practices in relation to the wineries’ environmental performance

Identification of EMAS wineries in Europe (Germany and Italy).

“EMAS is considered to be the most advanced Environmental Management Scheme presently available in Europe and it is also compatible with ISO 14001”.

- 4 site visits took place to Italy

Action 2: Environmental Review – Environmental Action Plan

2.1: Initial Environmental Review

Review of the winery’s activities, through the “eco-mapping” procedure with the involvement of the winery's employees. The aim of the review was to assess the usefulness in identifying major environmental impacts.

2.2: Set up of environmental objectives

Objectives were set out on an annual base with the aim of minimizing the environmental problems that have been recorded during Sub-Action 2.1. For each objective a target was set and quantified where necessary (e.g. reduction of electricity, waste, accidents, wastewater treatment).

2.3: Identification of exact actions to be implemented to achieve the objectives

These actions specified personnel responsibilities, timeframes and tools (reporting tools like excel) in order to monitor the facility's consumption and other parameters.

Action 2: Environmental Review – Environmental Action Plan

2.4: Set up of environmental indicators

These where established to measure the set targets and in order to assist the monitoring and evaluation of the environmental performance of the winery (e.g water consumption in cubic meters, litres of fuel, kilowatt hours of electricity).

2.5: Set up of an environmental policy

A short written statement endorsed by the management of the winery communicated to all the staff. It is written in a simple language and it is available to all the winery staff and the general public.

Action 3: Building the system for environmental

performance optimization

3.1: EMS launch

Implementation of the environmental objectives identified in Action 2 by the

personnel. Use of the reporting tools and if deemed necessary they should be

modified.

3.2: Staff training

Employee awareness on the new procedures. During the training session winery

contractors and suppliers were be invited.

Action 3: Building the system for environmental

performance optimization

3.3: Report on the progress made - 1st internal audit

Three months after, the strong EMS points were identified, while the incidences

where progress was not made and the reasons behind this were recorded.

*Additional internal audit - May 2011

3.4: Report on the progress made – 2nd internal audit

On September 2012 a second internal audit took place as to inspect the progress

made since the 1st internal audit.

Comments:

More details will be presented by Dr. Antri Theodorou ( RTD Talos Ltd)

Action 4 : Design for pilot WWWT

4.1: Characterization of the wastewater

Identification of the physicochemical parameters and the flows of the wastewater

produced from wine production.

4.2: Engineering and Technological Parameters Development

Laboratory scale assessments of the degradation kinetics of the targeted

parameters were used to estimate the plant size required.

4.3: Preliminary design of pilot plant and sizing of individual components

Process configuration, flow diagram, construction and running cost, material

compatibility, simplicity of fabrication, etc.

Action 4 : Design for pilot WWWT

4.4: Procurement and outsourcing of various components of the plant

Selection depending on components characteristics, price and quality.

4.5: Review of site conditions, available area and services for the operation of the

unit

Identification of available services and areas ( electricity, water, available space,

etc.)

4.6: Detailed design of the WWWT pilot plant

Combination of all the above data for the detailed design of the WWWT pilot plant

Comments: More details will be presented by Mr Stathis Kyriakou (S.K.Euromarket Ltd),

Dr Danae Venieri (Technical University of Crete) and Ms Lida Ioannou (University of

Cyprus)

Action 5: Construction and commissioning of WWWT

Plant

5.1: Fabrication of pilot plant and testing of the unit

Following action 4, the fabrication and assembly of the pilot unit took place.

Testing of the correct function of the unit.

5.2: Commissioning of pilot plant

Transportation and installation of the unit at the winery. Adjustments and minor

modifications.

5.3: Long term operational tests for WWWT

Sampling and testing for the correct operation of the unit until the end of the

project.

Comments: More details will be presented by Mr Stathis Kyriakou (S.K.Euromarket

Ltd) and Ms Lida Ioannou (University of Cyprus)

Action 6: Project results exploitation – Guidelines for improved

environmental performance in the winery industry

6.1: WINEC Exploitation potential and long term commercialization of SOLAR

Establishment of EMS by other wineries in Cyprus or other Countries

Establishment of advanced WWWT by other wineries

Potential of commercializing SOLAR and identification of potential users.

6.2: General Guidelines

Development of practical, simple and comprehensible tools for the implementation of Best Practices concerning environmental management in the wine manufacturing industry in Cyprus.

6.3: Specifications for wastewater treatment

Development of characteristics to be followed by the winery effluents that other wineries could be treated by the WWWT plant.

Comments: More details will be presented by Ms Lida Ioannou (University of Cyprus)

Action 7 – Dissemination – Communication, After LIFE+

Communication Plan

• Website development (http://www.eng.ucy.ac.cy/winec)

• Scientific publications

• Organization of a workshop and a final conference

• Guided tour for other wineries, wastewater and wastewater treatment companies

• Leaflets and Newsletters

• Presentations

• Notice boards

• Media coverage

• Practice guides distribution

• Layman’s report in Greek and English

• After-LIFE Communication Plan

Action 8: Project monitoring and management

Thank you

LIFE+

Environment Policy and Governance

Toumazis Toumazi - University of Cyprus toumazi.toumazis@ucy.ac.cy