On-site data of on rapeseed oil production was obtained from a food enterprise in Sichuan Province, which produced 15 kt of edible rapeseed oil in 2017.
How to improve rapeseed oil production?
The environment footprints of rapeseed oil production were analyzed. Data on national-level average planting and on-site production were adopted. Balanced fertilization and organic fertilizer application should be popularized. Industrial layout should be adjusted to shorten the transportation distance.
How does rapeseed oil transport affect the environment?
In the production of rapeseed oil, transport is also an important process that impacts the environment, especially for non-carcinogens. Hence, reducing the transport distance by optimizing industrial layout is necessary.
What should China do about rapeseed oil production?
Industrial layout should be adjusted to shorten the transportation distance. Pesticides use in the hilly region of southern China should be reduced. As the largest consumer of rapeseed oil in the world, China should consider the environmental effect of rapeseed oil production.