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GREEN MANUFACTURING
We borrow the Earth from our descendants Depletion of resources Polluting the environment
GREEN MANUFACTURING
Enables economic progress Minimize pollution and waste Conserve resources
GREEN MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing methods that support and sustain a renewable way of producing products and/or services that do no harm to you nor the environment.
POLLUTANTS
Careless disposal of waste Newly identified toxins "Big Company problem"...right? Toxic hazards present in everyday household products - Food - Synthetic fragrance
POLLUTANTS
"Many times, because of extensive use, we assume a product is safe. But any chemical ingredient warrants a closer look, no matter how long it's been on the market. We need to ask ourselves whether we should be careful of using such ingredients on a daily basis, and if necessary, we should explore other options for our customers.
CHOICES
Use natural raw ingredients, including organics Do not use hazardous chemical conditioners, chemical anti-bacterials or chemical preservatives Use botanically-derived,colour, spices etc Cold manufacturing process for soap
WASTE GENERATION
Manufacturing generates maximum wastes
NATURAL RESOURCES
Natural resources are vital to - Economic activity - Personal satisfaction - Health Need to be preserved for future generation balancing environmental and business needs
IS IT WIN WIN
What's good for the environment is good for business ? Regulation can confer specific and narrow benefits on some firms at the expense of others. Example : Montreal Protocol Wiped out the market for commodity CFCs Benefited Dupont and ICI
SUSTAINABILITY
Using regulatory actions to secure production cost advantages Sugar Industry : bagasse & mud paste Molasses to Alcohol - What remains after taking out alcohol - Highly toxic - Discharged on land or in to river
SUSTAINABILITY
Metalworking fluids (emulsions of oil, water and stabilizing agents) - 12 percent of metals manufacturing costs
SUSTAINABILITY
Public and industry awareness campaigns Adding business value can drive environmental solutions to "self-assemble Corporate involvement
GLOBAL MARKET
Overseas environmental regulations Growing consumer demand for a new generation of environmentally friendly products Green products and production techniques are a competitive weapon Example (1) European directorate for the environment said it would eliminate brominated flame retardants used in electronics
GLOBAL MARKET
Siemens could not find a replacement Sony Corp. produced a viable alternative Example (2) -New clean air emissions limits for automobiles -Honda and Toyota produced new engines to meet and exceed requirements.