An analysis of Brazilian raw cow milk production systems and environmental product declarations of whole milk

The aim of this study is twofold: (i) to provide an LCA raw cow milk production systems from the two most representative states (Paraná and Minas Gerais) for in Brazil considering four impact categories according product category rules milk; (ii) analyze environmental performance produced (at farm-gate) with that other parts world based on valid EPDs processed whole studies existing literature. For building life cycle inventories, agricultural processes activities associated were mapped out. Three assessed, one confined, semi-confined, different regions, within Gerais Paraná states. functional unit used was 1 kg fat protein corrected milk. Moreover, analysis made. results obtained assessment methods (IPCC 2013; CML, ReCiPE) (climate change, acidification potential, eutrophication, formation potential tropospheric ozone). (cradle-to-farm-gate) (in - confined or semi-confined) has lower impacts when those published EPDs. also briefly compared Brazilian cradle-to-farm-gate LCAs found literature, discussed a few strategies market dairy products. MPS can serve as benchmark countries, add transparency business-to-business business-to-consumer relations.