Sugarcane Bioeconomy and Circularity in Latin America: Progress and Future Pathway

Alex Guerra Noriega (), Luis Fernando Salazar (), Juan Pablo Solís, Marcelo Ruiz (), Patricia Garolera De Nucci (), Javier Tonatto (), Fernanda Leggio (), Maria Laura Tortora (), Federico Franck Colombres (), Walter Daniel Machado (), Enrique Alberto Feijóo (), Eugenio Antonio Quaia (), Renata Camargo, Alejandro Rodríguez (), Kevin Núñez (), Javier Bolaños (), Hellen Moya (), Álvaro Angulo (), Mario Muñoz () and Aída Lorenzo ()
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Alex Guerra Noriega: Private Institute for Climate Change Research (ICC)
Luis Fernando Salazar: Association of Latin American Sugar Producers – UNALA
Juan Pablo Solís: Association of Latin American Sugar Producers – UNALA
Marcelo Ruiz: Agroindustrial Experimental Station Obispo Colombres
Patricia Garolera De Nucci: Agroindustrial Experimental Station Obispo Colombres, Agroindustry Sustainability Plan
Javier Tonatto: Obispo Colombres Agricultural and Industrial Experimental Station, Sugarcane Agronomy Program
Fernanda Leggio: Agroindustrial Experimental Station Obispo Colombres
Maria Laura Tortora: Obispo Colombres Agricultural and Industrial Experimental Station, Sugarcane Agronomy Program
Federico Franck Colombres: Obispo Colombres Agricultural and Industrial Experimental Station, Sugarcane Industrialization Program
Walter Daniel Machado: Obispo Colombres Agricultural and Industrial Experimental Station, Environmental Research Laboratory
Enrique Alberto Feijóo: Obispo Colombres Agricultural and Industrial Experimental Station, Bioenergy Program
Eugenio Antonio Quaia: Obispo Colombres Agricultural and Industrial Experimental Station, Environmental Studies Project
Renata Camargo: Brazilian Sugarcane and Bioenergy Industry Association
Alejandro Rodríguez: Costa Rica Sugarcane Industrial Agricultural League (LAICA), Department of Agricultural Research and Extension of Sugarcane (DIECA)
Kevin Núñez: Costa Rica Sugarcane Industrial Agricultural League (LAICA), Department of Agricultural Research and Extension of Sugarcane (DIECA)
Javier Bolaños: Costa Rica Sugarcane Industrial Agricultural League (LAICA), Department of Agricultural Research and Extension of Sugarcane (DIECA)
Hellen Moya: Costa Rica Sugarcane Industrial Agricultural League (LAICA), Department of Agricultural Research and Extension of Sugarcane (DIECA)
Álvaro Angulo: Costa Rica Sugarcane Industrial Agricultural League (LAICA), Department of Agricultural Research and Extension of Sugarcane (DIECA)
Mario Muñoz: Guatemalan Sugarcane Research and Training Center (CENGICAÑA), Industrial and Energy Efficiency Program
Aída Lorenzo: Renewable Fuels Association of Guatemala

Chapter Chapter 28 in Handbook of Circular Bioeconomy, 2026, pp 605-631 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Sugarcane is one of the most important crops worldwide because it is key for the economy of numerous countries and because of the size of its cultivated land area. It can play a major role in a circular bioeconomy because it can be a raw material for a variety of products not only in the food and beverage industries but also for animal feed, biodegradable packaging, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and bioplastics. Furthermore, it is a source of bioenergy both through bioelectricity from its biomass and ethanol as a biofuel. The aim of this chapter is to present its importance, progress to date, and its future potential in Latin America, where it has been an important crop for centuries. Circularity is key as there are environmental concerns such as water use and pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and agrochemical use. Different cases throughout the region of sustainable management practices addressing those issues are presented. Some practices are somewhat common in the region, whereas others are carried out only in some countries or companies. Hence, the future pathway includes the adoption of best practices in the region and beyond, as well as new areas that require research and development to attain their potential.

Keywords: Sugarcane; Bioelectricity; Bioethanol; Circularity; Sustainability; Latin America (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-07112-5_28

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