Cleaner Production Technology Analysis & Implementation

Cleaner production is an ongoing process that can be applied to production processes, products, services or it can be extend to cover the entire lifecycle of a product or service. Some cleaner production techniques include: Changes in technology. Changes in input materials.

Cleaner production is an ongoing process that can be applied to production processes, products, services or it can be extend to cover the entire lifecycle of a product or service. Some cleaner production techniques include:

• Changes in technology.
• Changes in input materials.
• Changes in operating practices.
• Changes in product design.
• Changes in waste use.
• Changes in maintenance.
• Changes in packaging.

Cleaner production is related to other sustainability concepts such as eco-efficiency, environmental sound technologies, life cycle assessment, green procurement and zero emissions. For cleaner production to succeed, senior management support, staff awareness and participation, and staff input is required.

The impetus behind cleaner production includes the reduction of operation or pollution license fees, regulations, peer pressure, corporate image, corporate environmental plans or policies, cost savings, and product bans. Barriers to implementing a CP program include: lack of finances (perceived or real), low environmental awareness or concern of the organisation, lack of organisational support, lack of human resources, and limited access to appropriate technology.