Sustainable Consumption and Production Dr. Naeem-uz-Zaman eeengrs@yahoo.com

Presentation Sequence Sustainability and Cleaner Production Cleaner Production Cost Saving Opportunities Cleaner Production Practices Cleaner Production Outcome General Specific

Cleaner Production Continuous application of an integrated preventive environmental strategy to processes, products and services to reduce risks to humans and environment. United Nation Environmental Program

Sustainability Optimum use of resources so that our future generations can enjoy the same or better quality of life as we do.

Environmental Benefits Triple Bottom Line Environmental Benefits Reduction or Elimination of air, noise, water and land pollution Better and Safe management of hazardous materials Reduction in usage of Natural resources Improved Efficiency, design and productivity Optimal use of water and energy Social Benefits Enhanced commercial competitiveness and improved employee’s morale Improved awareness about business environment issues Improved communication between staff, management and customers Economic Benefits Reduction or elimination of risk through replacement of hazardous or toxic substances with environmental friendly products Reduction in the cost of waste management through avoiding waste ,reuse and recycling of waste Reduction in the unit cost of energy, water, and raw materials through better process efficiency

Cleaner Production Program Decision of management to implement cleaner production program Planning and organization Initial assessments Development of options Feasibility analysis Implementation and monitoring

Cleaner Production: the Big Picture Environmental audits Material Balance at each step Energy audit Water audit Waste audit Cost analysis: Step by Step Review of the Opportunities

Cleaner Production Program Develop a representative chart of costs Qualitative analysis of opportunities and risks Select key investigations Develop strategies via: Gaining commitment from top management Consulting with in house experts Engineering design Long time workers Analyze costs and benefits including payback time

Cost Saving Opportunities Raw Materials Try bulk purchase Refill containers Buy flexible packaging Buy concentrated solutions Shop around and prefer local suppliers Use recycled raw material where possible

Cost Saving Opportunities Consumable Keep record Use both sides of paper Use recycled toner cartridges Decentralize purchasing

Cost Saving Opportunities Energy Paint walls as white Use clean panels in ceilings Increase number and size of windows Keep a gap between start of heavy machinery Minimize heat losses Develop a culture of turning the light and machine off when not in use Check pressure lines on regular basis Replace high power light fixture with low power ones Use of LED Lights

Cost Saving Opportunities Maintenance Cost Switch from break down maintenance to Preventive maintenance Predictive maintenance Keep all machinery well lubricated Keep maintenance record of each equipment Never use sole supplier for equipment and spares Keep in touch with modern developments and budget for replacement of equipment Switch to long life chemicals

Cost Saving Opportunities Water Management Think through operations and minimize raw material consumption Segregate effluent streams with reuse focus Segregate solid waste streams with recycling focus Ask your supplier to take back waste chemicals Shop around for most economical waste collector

Cost Saving Opportunities Water Consumption Conduct an internal water use and quality survey Indentify wastewater streams that can be diverted to reuse Explore storm water harvesting opportunities Use low flow rate water saving showers Apply high temperature, high pressure water to clean large vessels Fix leaky taps

Cost Saving Opportunities Packaging Quarterly review most popular and unpopular packaging Design packing as to maximize reuse and recovery of products Convince suppliers to take their packaging back Shred and reuse waste packaging for shock absorbing materials

Cost Saving Opportunities Improve house keeping Substitute materials Change process or technology Reformulate or redesign products Reuse and recycle materials on site

Cleaner Production Practices Improve Housekeeping Reduce raw material and product loss due to leaks and spills etc. Improve monitoring of operations and maintenance Schedule production to reduce cleaning Train employees in cleaner production ownership Improve management inventory of raw materials and products Waste heat recovery

Cleaner Production Practices Material Substitution Replace toxic solvent based coatings with less toxic water based coatings Eliminate hazardous materials Change process or technology Use mechanical cleaning devices Reduce high pressure in lines to reduce fugitive emissions of air toxins

Cleaner Production Practices Reformulate or Redesign Products Analyze impact created by products over their life cycle LCA: Cradle to Death Formulate Lead free paint Reuse and Recycle Material on Site Utilize wastewater and energy Reuse product rejects Separate waste streams

Cleaner Production: General Outcomes Improved Efficiency Improved Productivity Reduced Operating Costs Improved public image and marketing advantages Reduced environmental risks Regulatory compliance

Cleaner Production: Specific Outcomes Raw Materials More environmental friendly inputs and products Reduced raw material consumption Dangerous goods / hazardous waste reduction Water saving Reduced fresh water use Reduced cost of wastewater management

Cleaner Production: Specific Outcomes Electrical energy Reduced consumption Solid/ Liquid Use Reduced waste Enhanced on site reuse Improved segregation and recycle Improved communication and training Savings forever

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