kõrvalsaadust

Kõrvalsaadus refers to a secondary product derived from a manufacturing process, an agricultural process, or a biological process. It is not the primary product or intended outcome of the process, but rather something that is produced incidentally. The value and utilization of a byproduct can vary significantly. In some cases, byproducts can be valuable commodities that can be sold or used for other purposes, thus contributing to the overall economic efficiency of the primary process. In other instances, byproducts may be waste materials that require disposal or treatment.

Examples of byproducts are abundant across various industries. In agriculture, for instance, hay is a byproduct of grain harvesting, and animal manure can be a byproduct of livestock farming, which can be used as fertilizer. In the food industry, whey is a byproduct of cheese production and can be used in protein supplements or other food products. The timber industry produces sawdust and wood chips as byproducts, which can be used for fuel, animal bedding, or composite materials. In chemical manufacturing, various intermediate compounds can be considered byproducts if they are not the main target of the synthesis. The efficient management and utilization of byproducts are increasingly important for sustainability and resource conservation.