Cleaner Production Policy Implementation
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Cleaner Production Policy Implementation
Dr Shane COLGANEnvironmental Protection Agency,
Irelandwww.epa.ie/BeGreen
Drivers Programme Execution Outcomes
ImplementationPolicy
Resource Efficiency Model
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Legislation & Policy◦ EU ◦ Ireland
Savings
Green Procurement
Drivers
Packaging Directive Landfill Directive WEEE / Batteries Directives Waste Framework Directive
Europe 2020: Smart, Sustainable Growth Resource Efficient Europe 7th Environmental Action Programme Thematic Strategy on the
Prevention/Recycling of Waste
D1: Legislation & Policy, EU…
Waste Management Act (Waste Framework Directive)
A Resource Opportunity: Waste Management Policy in Ireland(Environment Ministry)
Delivering our Green Potential(Enterprise/Industry Ministry)
Food Harvest 2020(Agriculture Ministry)
D1: Legislation & Policy, Ireland…
D2: Savings…
Public authorities: ~17% of EU GDP on goods, services and works.◦ EU: €2,000 billion/year, Ireland: €15
billion/year GPP: Purchase goods, services and works with
a reduced environmental impact. Useful tool for driving the market for greener
products and services.
D3: Green Procurement…
Drivers Programme Execution Outcomes
ImplementationPolicy
(Formerly: Cleaner Greener Production Programme)
Direct (partial) funding to companies & organisations
Integrated preventive environmental strategies… for processes, products and services… to increase overall efficiency… and reduce environmental impact.
Green Enterprise Programme
Green Enterprise Programme
Basic concept… ‘Prevention is better than Cure’
Not End-of-Pipe Treatment
First phase in 2001 Seven phases to date 90 projects supported
Cleaner ProductionCleaner Technologies
Raw Materials
Process Reduce wastes at source
Wastes
Process modificationsEnergy
Other processesEnd of Pipe
Technologies
Treat (detoxify) DisposalReuse Recycle
Cleaner ProductionCleaner Technologies
Raw Materials
Process Reduce wastes at source
Wastes
Process modificationsEnergy
Other processesEnd of Pipe
Technologies
Treat (detoxify) DisposalReuse Recycle
Production processes: Conserving raw materials and energyEliminating toxic raw materialsReducing emissions and wastes
Services: Improved environmental performance by incorporating environmental concerns into the provision of services. Sectors include… financial, transport, retail, education, healthcare etc.
Key Pillars
Products: Reducing negative impacts along product life cycle.From raw material extraction disposal.
Eco-Design:Developing new products with reduced environmental impact on a life cycle basis. Also: Improved recyclability, ease of repair and re-use, and improved durability.
Key Pillars
National Waste Prevention Programme
€16.5mSAVINGS
€1.2mInvestmen
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National Waste Prevention Programme
Drivers Programme Execution Outcomes
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Competitive Applications Peer-review Financial Examination Environmental Regulation Compliance
Check(!)
Steering Groups / Site Visits Networking events Dissemination / sharing of findings
Project set-up and management
€60,000 per project, ~24 month duration (2013) Max Grant: 75% of the total eligible costs
€€: Advance + Reimbursement + Retention De minimus: Aid must not exceed €200,000 in
any three-year period.
Financial Arrangements
Consider impact: from design, to process, to end-product, to packaging & transport
Change of practice rather than a capital fix Involvement of staff from senior
management to operators Strong project co-ordinator Clear objectives, targets and deliverables
What makes a good CP project?
Indicators to measure performancei.e. before and after
Highlight cost savings Ownership and publicity Involvement of suppliers/customers Benefits to workforce (and community)
What makes a good CP project?
Too busy Knowledge / skills ‘My business will hardly benefit’ Creating the market Identifying champions/leaders Maintaining momentum / Normalising behaviours Integrating with other national programmes RESOURCES – RESOURCES – RESOURCES !
Some Challenges…
Drivers Programme Execution Outcomes
ImplementationPolicy
Plastic Agricultural Products ● 200+ employees Monitoring and Measuring:
◦ Gas: 8% reduction in consumption by sealing oven doors.◦ Compressed air: saving 14,815kWh/yr (7t CO2 or €2,000)◦ Timers: saving 6,035kWh/yr (3t CO2 or €844)
Eco-Design◦ 26% less plastic used on new water trough while
maintaining same quantity◦ Plastic clips make the new product 100% recyclable◦ Labels are now etched into the product
Case Study: JFC Manufacturing
2006: 56 hotels (~10% of Irish hotel room stock)◦ 1,113 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill◦ 3,000+ tonnes of CO2 output reduced
Now: Green Hospitality Programme◦ 260 members◦ Waste to Landfill ▼80%◦ Water use ▼30%◦ Energy Consumption ▼25%
Case Study: Greening Irish Hotels
Frozen pizza production ● 1,100 employees Packaging: cardboard savings of 921t; supply
altered to 100% recycled cardboard; plastic shrink wrap saving of 73t p.a. (or 290t CO2); 123 less truck journeys (or 49t CO2)
Bakery optimisation: average loss reduced from 2,092kg per week to 319kg per week (84.7% improvement)
Energy: 33% reduction per pizza manufactured
Case Study: Green Isle Foods
69 participants surveyed (2001-2008 awards)
76% of organisations continue to see a benefit, and maintain the projects
65% of organisations identified improved competitive advantage
90% of organisations would participate in the programme again
Programme Review: Hilliard et al.
Programme Review: EPA2008-2012 Outcomes
24 projects funded(AgriFood, IT, Services...)
50+ companies / organisations involved.
€2.2m EPA grants + participant co-funding
Total investment of €4.5m.
Waste ▼ 4,169 t/yr Energy: ▼ 15,039GWh/yr Water: ▼ 49,414 m3/yr Annual savings of
approximately €2.9m Improved corporate
social responsibility Improved environmental
credentials
Significant reductions in environmental impact can be achieved.
Cost savings come too (efficiencies). Challenge is to get organisations involved.
More information: http://url.ie/inl9◦ Case studies◦ Call documents◦ Annual reports
Conclusions