Jatrophabook.com the Help of Web 2.0 in New sustainable biofuels. The NPO has created an acceleration for the Dissemination Intelligent Cultivation of Jatropha Curcas in the World
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Jatrophabook.com is a platform for open and transparent to promote sustainable development of Jatropha . A traceability system, involving all actors in the supply chain, the chain of supply of Jatropha , is a first but important step towards sustainability.
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- Casarin: Jatrophabook.com is a very ambitious project from the beginning, better and tell you in person, which needs to be born and what is its purpose?
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Giovanni Venturini Del Greek - JatrophaBook: The project is very ambitious indeed, but after 5 months of its launch we have already achieved extraordinary results with more than 800 members of the platform which recorded 240 projects. The Web has played a central role in the boom of Jatropha . Without the Web a lot of people probably would not have never even heard of the existence of this plant. Jatrophabook.com stems from the awareness of the power of the Web and new forms of communication, like social networking, plus a specific mission: to actively involve all stakeholders in the sector in the sustainable growth of the sector.
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requirements that Jatrophabook.com intends to answer are:
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- Information Jatropha (agricultural practices, status of projects) scattered and confused.
- Lack of co-ordination mechanisms in product related Jatropha .
- Lack of sustainability criteria and certification schemes globally accepted.
- Practical difficulties especially for small and medium-sized manufacturers in demonstrating compliance with these criteria under the existing certification schemes.
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Jatrophabook.com intends to meet these needs through:
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- The generation of high-quality information on Jatropha (use of multimedia, data standardization, data provided directly by the producers).
- Creating a platform for exchange transparent and accessible.
- The involvement of all stakeholders chain from producers to consumers in the promotion of sustainable supply chains.
- facilitation work done by agencies in the definition and adoption of certification schemes members the field of Jatropha .
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- Casarin: Jatrophabook.com is an NGO and as the name already mentions Jatropha curcas is the protagonist, introducing criteria of sustainability and traceability really interesting and well designed. Also you have recently participated in the World Biofuel Markets Forum 2009 , what has been for you this opportunity and what was the feedback from the public in the face of data that you presented?
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Giovanni Venturini Del Greek - JatrophaBook: Yes, we thought that create a non-profit was the best way to involve all actors, producers, companies, research centers and institutions. At World Biofuel Markets 2009 we presented the first aggregated data drawn on information provided directly by users. It has been an unexpected success so that in the days following numerous magazines and even the European Biodiesel Board, the association of producers of biodiesel in Europe, have expressed with flattering words. With regard to sustainability, the Global Bioenergy Partnership , an organization that brings together not only many European governments but also Brazil and the United States, has accepted our proposal to test the methodologies for sustainability (check-box) within the Jatrophabook.com .
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- Casarin: you briefly describe what they do and how interesting the web platform Jatrophabook.com ?
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Giovanni Venturini Del Greek - JatrophaBook: In essence, the platform the possibility to everyone to register and describe their activities all''interno of defined categories (seeds producer, oil extraction plant, biodiesel producers, power plant, final user, research center, institution, etc.). To describe their activities can fill out online questionnaires and standards we have specially designed course that varies depending on the activity. E 'can enhance cards with your photos, videos and documents, as well as indicate its project partners will then be included in project form. You can also contact people through a mail service and comment on the projects of other members.
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Another application is already available is the ability to "tag" your project linking it visually on the map of your account to other projects and then build a filiera.In practice, once the chain is complete, the end user, which could be a driver in Italy or use electricity which is supplied by a cogeneration plant powered Jatropha oil can go up the chain and check directly, such as biodiesel or electricity that are employing are were produced, starting from the field. You can establish a direct relationship with the farmer, see pictures and video of his project, his team. In short, he can judge yourself.
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We are now working on a new function but also require a considerable economic effort and is the ability to calculate in real time reducing greenhouse gas emissions along the supply chain. We have presented a Proposal to the philanthropic arm of Google to find funding because the approach to the subject as well as the nature of that are so innovative and break with the past that we can not identify who might be sensitive topic in Italy.
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- Casarin: Can you describe how a project biofuel production from Jatropha and what is its full course?
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Giovanni Venturini Del Greek - JatrophaBook: Under favorable conditions, Jatropha begins to bear fruit after arrival the second rains. Once you've collected the seeds of Jatropha are mechanically pressed or solvent to extract the oil. The remaining residue or the panel can be enhanced through the production of biogas, what remains of the process is given in the field not to impoverish the soil. Application during the pilot test is the ability to use the residue, rich in proteins, for the production of feed. Depending on the final, Jatropha oil can undergo various processes, ranging from filtering, and de-acidification degommaggio for use in stationary engines for use in the production of energy to its conversion into biodiesel, which is commonly achieved through a process called transesterification.
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- Casarin: Sustainable agriculture and developing countries, can truly be a possible way in your opinion, especially outside of a new colonialism that still sees this land as the area of \u200b\u200bconquest ?
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Giovanni Venturini Del Greek - JatrophaBook: In our opinion, yes. In many countries where we work there is a strong desire for involvement and participation. Also thanks to the work done by NGOs that in recent decades have played a key role in reporting instances of exploitation, in many contexts and multiple levels of society has created an awareness of being unable to give up to promote sustainable practices. The maturation process of many African democracies has played an equally decisive.
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In many areas, unfortunately, are still wrong practices, legacy of a colonial past. The field of Jatropha precisely because it is "new" has the opportunity right now to take a different approach, using a model where economic, social and environmental combine approach in a "win-win." The project Jatrophabook.com is just part of this tradition.
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- Casarin: participating in the 2009 World Biofuel Markets , which signals (innovative) and I noticed you consider more interesting?
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Giovanni Venturini Del Greek - JatrophaBook: The most important signal that emerged from World Biofuel Markets 2009 , is that despite the international crisis, the sector has the desire and the possibilities to grow again. The big energy companies and oil, after trying in every way to impede the sector, now appear to have decided to do their part. We all hope that they do so responsibly!
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[Useful links and further information]
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- World Biofuel Markets
- 2009. Biofuels and sostenibile Chimica, Forum Internazionale per il ma dai Toni Ottimisti Soprattutto Concrete. MicroLife of Caterpillar now it Parola al Nostro Inviato Speciale ...
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