Cleaner Production

The course introduces undergraduates to Cleaner Production (CP) concepts and environmental management in process industries. The chains from raw materials through processing to outputs are considered in the context of wastes, process efficiency, waste minimisation and challenges of Cleaner Production and conservation of resources. Waste identification and minimisation, and life cycle assessment are considered. Material recycling and its potential in developing countries are discussed. Industrial Ecology and sustainable development are discussed. The Legislative and Economic aspects of Cleaner Production are considered.