Cleaner Production in Business and Sustainable Development
Cleaner Production in Business and Sustainable Development Cleaner Production (CP) is a preventive environmental strategy applied to business processes to reduce waste, pollution, and resource use at the source, rather than treating pollution after it is created. It supports sustainable development by improving environmental performance while maintaining profitability. Definition According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Cleaner Production is the continuous application of an integrated environmental strategy to processes, products, and services to increase efficiency and reduce risks to humans and the environment. Objectives of Cleaner Production 1. Reduce raw material usage 2. Minimize waste generation 3. Lower energy consumption 4. Reduce toxic emissions 5. ...