Propuesta para el aprovechamiento del bagazo de la caña de azúcar de la Empresa Azucarera del norte CEM

Abstract

Abstract: The research was to provide a value proposal on the use of bagasse in the company Ingenio Azucarero del Norte CEM, located in Ambuquí, Imbabura. A mixed methodology with a quantitative and qualitative approach was used, incorporating participatory tools to manage by-products and bagasse was identified as the most problematic due to its disproportionate volume since the company has more complications, they do not know how to manage it, since the amount of this byproduct (bagasse) is immensely disproportionate to what the company can retain or reuse. Through surveys and interviews, along with a detailed bibliographic review, a consensus was determined on the potential to reuse bagasse, giving it added value. The most promising options for its use include the production of paper, disposable pallets and biodegradable straws, aligning with the company's objectives of generating both economic and environmental benefits.