Harnessing the Power of Sunflower Shells: Bolaca’s Sustainable Energy Solution

In Bolaca’s oilseed operations, every part of the sunflower is valued, even its shells. What others might see as waste, we see as a resource. As part of our commitment to sustainability, Bolaca dehulls sunflowers during processing and uses the shells as biomass to power our energy needs, creating a cleaner, greener, and more efficient system.

The sunflower shell, a byproduct of oilseed crushing, is abundant and often discarded. At Bolaca, we’ve implemented an innovative approach to put these shells to work. After dehulling the seeds to ensure the highest quality sunflower oil, the shells are carefully collected and converted into biomass. This biomass is then used as a renewable energy source to fuel our facilities, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

This process not only minimizes waste but also allows Bolaca to operate more sustainably. By using sunflower shells to generate energy, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a circular economy where resources are reused rather than discarded.

Bolaca’s commitment to sustainability drives every decision we make. By integrating renewable energy sources like sunflower shells into our operations, we’re not just creating high-quality products—we’re protecting the planet and ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.

At Bolaca, sustainability isn’t just about doing less harm; it’s about doing more good. Turning sunflower shells into energy is just one example of how we’re building a greener, more innovative oilseed industry.