Cleaner Production (CP) has been pursued in many countries for several years under various names such as pollution prevention, waste minimization, clean technology, environmental management, materials productivity, global competitiveness, natural resource conservation, green productivity etc. However all these approaches represent different facets of Cleaner Production. Collectively however, they address the triple objectives of sustainable development, namely  economy, environment and society.

Cleaner production is a perspective and a decision making tool which assist industrialists to make environmentally and socially conducive economic choices. It is measured as a condition in which the natural resources consumed per  unit of product or service are reduced and the impact of pollutants produced is minimized. This results in enhanced revenues and profitability as well as lower costs of production. Cleaner Production is a win-win-win approach where the industry, environment and society benefit equally.

The concept of Cleaner Production was developed to promote the application of pollution free production in industrial companies and the incorporation of concept in the national environmental legislation of developing countries. It is a continuous application of an integrated preventative environmental strategy introduced in the areas of production process, products and services in order make eco- friendly output and reduce risk to humans and the environment. The concept also help the government and private sector to ensure conservation of environmental resources in the most cost effective manner and help the industries in developing countries to respond to trends which may emerge from international environmental norms and standards.

The site is designed to provide information on Sri Lanka's Cleaner Production policy and legislation, and on existing and planned activities to implement Cleaner Production in Sri Lanka by the National Cleaner Production Centre and other relevant organizations.  Information is also included on other organizations in Sri Lanka and in other countries on aspects of Cleaner Production or on combating pollution.