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CLEANER PRODUCTION:
“The continuous application of
an integrated preventative
environmental strategy applied to
processes, products and services to
increase efficiency and to reduce risk for
human and the environment”.
- UNEP , September 1990
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CP is relatively a newer way of thinking about
› Products and its Production Processes
It is achieved by the continuous application of strategies to
minimize the generation of wastes and emissions
What is Cleaner Production ?
5. 5
DO YOU WANT CLEANER PRODUCTION?
No, we have no budget for this program
No, we are already covering all these things
No, our people are very busy
?
6. 6
WHY YOU STILL NEED CLEANER PRODUCTION?
Cleaner Production improves:
› Process Efficiency
› Product Quality
Even when investment costs are high, the payback
period can be low.
There is generally very low / no payback on end-of-pipe
investments
Cleaner Production lowers the costs of:
› Production
› End-of-pipe treatment
› Cleaning up the environment
› Energy
Improved Quality
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Benefits of Cleaner Production
Cleaner Production lowers the risks to:
› Worker
› Community
› Product Consumer
› Future Generations
Hence CP is a tool for Management of :
› Production
› Cost
› Environment
› Quality Improvement
› Resources
› Energy
“WIN-WIN Situation”
Better Image
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CP Barriers
In the course of evolving & implementing waste minimization
program at different units, several barriers are encountered.
Barriers as well as enabling measures are specific to
individual enterprises.
Lets take a look at these barriers
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CP Barriers (Contd..)
Cleaner Production
› Good only for large / export companies
› Require large funds
› Require modern technology
› Require qualified professionals
› Require Automation
› One time activity
› Limited potential
Myths
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Proven Idea Killers
Let’s think about it tomorrow
Been there, Done that
It is not the right time
You don’t understand the problem
Talk to the hand, this is not my field
Sounds nice in theory, but it will not work in practice
We are too small / big for it
Has someone elsewhere tried it
It doesn’t fit into our planning
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Textile Industry Issues - Bangladesh
Raw Material Shortages
Conditions of Exporting Markets
Shortage of Skilled manpower
Barriers to access to world markets (Compliance Issues)
Energy Shortages (Natural Gas, Electricity)
Inflation
Wages / Salaries
Escalating cost of doing business
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CP ASSESSMENT
A written and compiled document of unit facilities and operations
Environmental Status of Resource Consumption like water, dyes & chemicals,
natural gas,
Environmental Status of Air emission, solid waste & effluent
Energy Status of Thermal, electrical & pneumatic systems from generation,
distribution and consumption point of view.
Overview of Occupational Safety
Noise and light intensity levels at each locations
Chemical and Utilities consumptions
Adequacy and toxicity of chemicals used
Recommendations for Cleaner Production options tailored for your unit
……and much more information.
