Agriculture and Environment: Tea

Better Management Practices: Pollution from energy consumption

Renewable energy resources should be targeted for use since non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels are not sustainable in the long term.

Wherever possible the use o fossil fuels for power generation, vehicles, irrigation engines and factory startup and operation should be minimised to reduce pollution and production of greenhouse gases.

Quite simply - sun, wind, water
Solar, wind, and hydroelectricity should be explored as possible alternatives whenever possible. In some areas, biofuels derived from wastes could supplement fuelwood use. In addition to the source of energy, the boiler and factory energy efficiency should be optimised.

Using wood for drying is a preferred way to reduce non-renewable energy sources provided the fuelwood is sustainably harvested or derived from managed plantings specifically dedicated for that purpose.

Cooperative fuelwood production schemes
In the case of small farms, cooperative fuelwood production schemes could be considered. However, if the only option is to derive wood from protected areas or other fragile forest ecosystems, then fossil fuels should be used as the preferable alternative.