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THE SUSTAINABLE
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In this discussion we will continue to prepare for the Acme EPA inspection and work on our proposals. We will also discuss further how a chemical company can reduce its environmental impact using the four approaches give in Unit 4:

  • Increase efficiency
    • Reduces use of natural resources & reduces waste
  • Recycle or re-use elsewhere
    • Recycle within the process, or use as input for other processes
  • Improve quality/extend life
    • Reinvest in natural capital
  • Recycle biodegradable waste
    • Invest money in building & maintaining natural resources

Today we will focus on the DFE approaches detailed in Unit 4 for improving eco-efficiency:

Achieve eco-efficiency through
  • Cleaner processes - modify to reduce waste
  • Cleaner products - consider full life cycle
  • Sustainable resource use - look at the whole production system and how resources are used.

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