Pollution Engineering: Green Profits

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This volume addresses environmental management systems (EMS) and pollution prevention (P2) in a cohesive manner. Authored by an environmental engineer and an economist/planner, it guides readers on implementing an EMS, particularly ISO 14001, to foster profitable pollution prevention innovations. It also outlines how to identify and execute pollution prevention measures within a strategic business framework. The book equips enterprise managers with the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage both EMS and P2 effectively, integrating them into existing management systems. Part I offers a comprehensive understanding of EMS elements and ISO 14001, along with practical tools and techniques for implementation and certification. It assists in initiating the EMS process, focusing on managing interactions that consume resources and pose health risks. Part II delves into pollution prevention, emphasizing the replacement of polluting technologies with cleaner alternatives and enhancing production processes to minimize waste rather than merely treating emissions. The handbook includes a step-by-step approach for implementing ISO 14001 and P2, nearly 100 charts and tables for establishing environmental action plans, and numerous industry-specific case studies. It highlights project financing principles and environmental cost accounting methods, demonstrating how these can lead to significant cost savings. This unique resource combines