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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. |