The role of multinational enterprises in supporting the sdgs. Jul 19, 2019 one way of defining a cleaner production is saying that it is a set of rules with the objective of protecting the environment and minimizing waste, ranging not only from manufacturing processes but to the entire life cycle of a product. Prasad, in sensing and monitoring technologies for mines and hazardous areas, 2016. This concept can even be applied on a personal level, addressing ones lifestyle and daily choices. Pdf on the evolution of cleaner production as a concept. The cleaner production concept received further support at rio in 1992. Cleaner production is a concept that enables companies and organisations to put resource efficiency into practice. It is a slowing down of the rate at which we use resources, and a gradual shift from linear to more circular processes, similar to those found in nature. For example, a process may be made cleaner without. Introduction to cleaner production cp concepts and practice sponsored by unep, division of technology, industry, and economics prepared by the institute of.
Pdf application of cleaner production principles and. Cleaner production is a concept that aims at preventing the production of waste, while increasing efficiencies in the uses of energy, water, resources, and human capital. Cleaner production toward a better future francisco jose. Through our published articles, we aim at helping societies become more sustainable. Wwf cleaner production for the textile sector page 6 while the concept of cleaner production is of great importance for turkey, its application to date has been limited. The implementation of clean production techniques in the textile industry can help to reduce. Cleaner cars from cradle to grave vii this report was made possible by the generous support of the estate of the late henry kendall and the kendall science fellowship program, the william and flora hewlett foundation, the 11th hour project a program of the schmidt family foundation, and the energy foundation. The 17 sustainable development goals sdgs of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development were adopted in september 2015 and took effect from january 2016. Cleaner production has demonstrated itself as an effective component towards the realisation of the concept of sustainable development. The concept of cleaner production questions the need for a particular product, and looks at other ways to satisfy the demand. Cleaner production means the continuous application of an integrated, preventive environmental strategy to processes. The cleaner production concept allowed the industry contributing to sustainable development, mainly introducing a technically driven environmental management approach.
In this process, some resources remain unspent, or unwanted products get produced as waste because 100% conversion or. Feb 06, 2014 cleaner production is a concept that enables companies and organisations to put resource efficiency into practice. Ncpcs aim primarily to transfer knowhow, not just to transfer technology. On the evolution of cleaner production as a concept and a practice article pdf available in journal of cleaner production 17220. Pollution control measures such as cleaner production options and environmental impact assessment are rather embryonic, and in most cases the assessment of environmental impacts arising from the production operations is still neglected. Sustainable production has become widespread with the cleaner production concept used by many organizations.
The continuous application of an integrated environmental strategy to processes, products and services to increase efficiency and reduce risks to humans and the environment. It aims at maximizing resource usage and operational efficiency during the production of minerals. Cleaner production is a concept that aims at preventing the production of waste, while. Pdf cleaner production as a tool for sustainable development. The terms resource efficient and cleaner production and pollution prevention are often used interchangeably. Manual on the development of cleaner production policies unido. The term cleaner production was defined by unep in 1990 as. Welcome to ucpc uganda cleaner production center ucpc. Pdf on the evolution of cleaner production as a concept and a. The journal of cleaner production serves as a platform for addressing and discussing theoretical and practical cleaner production, encompassing environmental, and. Film on introduction of cleaner production in lithuanian industry produced by apini, institute of environmental engineering, of kaunas university of.
Extended producer responsibility in cleaner production. Call for papers for a special volume on the journal of cleaner production. Pdf application of cleaner production principles and tools for. This paper starts with a discussion of the cleaner production concept and provides examples of its application from a few selected australian mining and minerals processing industries. The concept of cleaner production was introduced by unep industry and environment in 1989. Measures to save energy and resources as well as to reduce waste and emissions.
By analysing the flow of materials and energy in a company, one tries to identify options to minimize waste and emissions out of industrial processes through source reduction strategies. Cleaner production technologies and tools for resource ef. Cleaner production is a concept that encompasses many of the operational practicalities of best environmental practice on a mine site. This book provides an overview of cleaner production including how regulations have evolved, presents a wide perspective on how the evolution is being carried out, and describes several practical examples and applications of modern clean production technologies. Yin, exploration and practice on the compulsory cleaner production auditing of key enterprise in china 2011. The concept of cleaner production was introduced by unep in 1989 as a response to the question of how industry could work towards sustainable development. Opportunities and barriers in the introduction and implementation on free shipping on qualified orders.
Download guide for authors in pdf aims and scope the journal of cleaner production is an international, transdisciplinary journal focusing on cleaner production, environmental, and sustainability research and practice. The strategy that integrates the concepts of environmental protection and improvement of resource productivity is called cleaner production. Mar 23, 2009 film on introduction of cleaner production in lithuanian industry produced by apini, institute of environmental engineering, of kaunas university of technology. Pdf application of cleaner production principles and tools. Cleaner production is the continuous application of an integrated preventive environmental strategy applied to processes, products and services to increase ecoeffi ciency and reduce risks for humans and the environment. In a developing country such as south africa, the environmental concerns have to be balanced by considerations for economic growth and job creation. A wide spread definition from this early period reads as. Cleaner production when the unep cleaner production cp was launched in 1989 the immediate task was to create awareness of the concept. Cp uses changes in technology, processes, resouces or practices to reduce waste, environmental and health risks. The epr concept was introduced at a time when several european countries, notably austria, germany, the netherlands, switzerland, and the scandinavian. Apr 01, 2014 cp methodology the recognized need for cleaner production 1. Practices on cleaner production and sustainability springerlink.
This definition has been used as the working definition of all programmes related to the promotion of. This paper starts with a discussion of the cleaner production concept and provides examples of its application from a few selected australian. A useful definition of cleaner production needs to take account of the distinction between technologies and processes. Technologies that extract and use natural resources as efficiently as possible in. Cleaner production is a preventive, companyspecific environmental protection initiative. Cleaner production an overview sciencedirect topics. Guide for authors journal of cleaner production issn 0959. A significant part of the activities in this area have been carried out by universities or in small pilot projects.
Measures to save energy and resources as well as to. The distinction between the two tends to be geographic the term pollution prevention tends to be used in north america, while resource efficient and cleaner production is used in other parts of the world. Since the beginning of the nineties, the concepts of cleaner production, pollution prevention, waste. Cp is about less and more efficient energy and materials use and the substitution of more harmful products for the environment and health by less dangerous ones. This is achieved b imroved and recise methods for renewable energ management materials reccling chemical athwas and use of roducts. Cleaner production means the continuous application of an integrated preventive environmental. Cleaner production definition cleaner production cp strategies are fundamentally concerned with operations, environmental sustainability and maximization of waste reduction, recycling, and reuse at the enterprise level, and are thus microeconomic in scope khallil et al.
It is intended to minimize waste and emissions and maximize product output. Cleaner cars from cradle to grave union of concerned scientists. The role of national cleaner production centres is to promote the cleaner production strategy in enterprises and government policies, in harmony with local conditions, and to develop local capacity to create and meet cleaner production demand throughout the country. Cleaner production is a concept that aims at preventing the production of waste, while increasing efficiencies in the uses of energy, water. Cleaner production main concept and history springerlink. Cleaner production as a tool for sustainable development article pdf available in environmental engineering and management journal 31. They represent a common global effort to achieve a. In 1999, more than a decade later, the concept of cp is more viable than ever and has broadened to include products and services in addition to processes.
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