It is shown in the analysis of the100 case studies from companies that have applied Cleaner Production solutions that investing in good practices and the best available techniques brings to businesses both environmental an economic benefits making savings and increasing profitability through:
Saving and optimizing the use of energy, water and row material
Replacing hazardous materials
Reducing waste flows: wastewater, solid waste, air pollution….
The GRECO report shows that most Cleaner Production solutions require only minor investments; and payback period take less than a month.
