Quality tools applied to Cleaner Production programs: a first approach toward a new methodology

• Published in: Journal of cleaner production Vol. 47; pp. 174 - 187
• Main Authors: Lopes Silva, Diogo Aparecido, Delai, Ivete, Soares de Castro, Marco Aurélio, Ometto, Aldo Roberto
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2013; Elsevier
• Subjects: Animal, plant and microbial ecology; Applied ecology; Biological and medical sciences; Cleaner Production; Conservation, protection and management of environment and wildlife; Environment and sustainable development; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; General aspects; industry; planning; Pollution prevention; Quality tools; social benefit; Source reduction; systematic review; terminology; Source reduction; Quality tools; Cleaner Production; Pollution prevention; Methodology; Quality; Environment; Sustainable development; Environmental protection

The concept of Cleaner Production (CP) has been hailed for the several economic, environmental and social benefits it can provide. However, the implementation of CP programs continues facing problems and barriers, such as the lack of detailed information, tools and techniques that can be employed sy...