Tempus158989-Tempus-1-2009-1-BE-Tempus-JPHESCreation of university-enterprise cooperation networks

for education on sustainable technologies

ZERO-EMISSION CONCEPT

Emilija FidancevskaUniversity Ss Cyrila and Methodius in Skopje

Republic of Macedonia

3rd Course Development Workshop & 2nd Dissemination conference23-26 January, Novi Sad, Serbia

Outline1. Zero Emission Concept2. Material Flow Management3. Circular Economy

3rd Course Development Workshop & 2nd Dissemination conference23-26 January, Novi Sad, Serbia

The Zero Emission (United Nations University) aimsto approach the ideal of zero environmental stress bysuppressing resource consumption and minimizingwaste.

Zero Emission concept can contribute :- to creation of more effective technology, - new production process, - conservation and recycling of natural resources

(waste into energy).

3rd Course Development Workshop & 2nd Dissemination conference23-26 January, Novi Sad, Serbia

All of us - as participants in communities entailing business, government, and society at large - can collaborate on practical applications of the Zero Emission concept.

As we approach the 21st century, Zero Emission will be a key to advancing sustainable development as a way of life.

3rd Course Development Workshop & 2nd Dissemination conference23-26 January, Novi Sad, Serbia

UNU -Zero Emission Approach

Basic tool for zero pollution (7 Rs Golden Rule)

RegulationReducingReusingRecyclingRecoveringRethinkingRenovation

RegulationReducingReusingRecyclingRecoveringRethinkingRenovation

Zero emission (ZE) is defined as a systemic,interdisciplinary optimisation approach with elements ofsufficiency, efficiency and substitution.

Zero emission consists of:

- different approaches and definitions,- management-and marketing approach,- continuous improvement process,- CO2equ.neutrality of systems and- sustainable utilisation of „waste water and waste“.

The Zero Emissionconcepts would lead toapplication of conservationtechnologies that minimizewaste and maintain purityof water, air and soil.

Advancing technologies beyond zero emission

Material Flow Management

- Systemic (energy/material) efficiency increase - Decrease operating costs- Create stakeholder networks- Activate regional potentials- Create and maintain jobs- Support innovative SME- Create a sustainable economy/society

Enhance regional added value!

The aims of MFM

- Company-internal processes- An entire company- Supplier relationships along a value-added chain (vertical

Co-operations or horizontal Co-operations)- An entire value-added chain (raw materials,

manufacturing, distribution, use, disposal)- A region or Co-operations between regions

Different System Borders for MFM

- Profit Maximization- Meet the Customers’ Needs- Company Growth- Minimization of Costs

(e.g. material, energy, waste, assurance- Market Expansion (Higher Market Share)- Development of Quality Goods- Good Image- Creating Wealth for Shareholders

(and Stakeholders)- Development of Company Culture

General Goals of Enterprises

- Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)oconsiders all stages of the life-cycle of aproduct. Products can be evaluated througheach stage of their life-cycle, by identifing inputsof materials and energy received and outputs ofuseful product and waste emissions

- Eco-Efficiency

Core elements of Industrial MFM

Supplers

Redesign products

Redesign markets

Re–engineer processes

Customers

Industrial neighbors

Revalorize by products

Core elements of Industrial MFM

PIUS means “production/process/product integrated environmental protection” (considers all stages of the life-cycle of a product).

Cleaner Production –integration of environmental technologies into the production processes of companies

Involves the use of advanced technologies for waste management, air quality control, noise abatement, water protection and energy.

- Cleaner Production & PIUS

- ECO-ProfitThe "ECOlogical PROject For Integrated Environmental Technology“

“The basic idea of ECOPROFIT® is a win-win-model, using integrated environmental technologies to strengthen businesses economically and simultaneously improve the local environment.”

- Environmental Management

Company internal IMFM: easy!Regional IMFM: the tricky part?!

- Stakeholder analysis- Demand Side Analysis

- Heat energy demand of buildings and industry- Electricity demand- Freshwater demand

- Disposal Side Analysis- Waste water / waste (quantities, qualities and current

treatment structure)- Potential Analysis

Energy Efficiency PotentialsBiomassSolar power (roofs and other areas)Wind powerWaste heat

- Current CO2equ.- Balance

Analyse Phase

- Definition of project ideas and actionsEE in buildingsDistrict heating grids

- Initiate Feasibility studiesTechnical FeasibilityEconomic FeasibilityEnvironmental and Social Impacts

- Initiate ImplementationStakeholder Management

-Identify additional financing options

- Identify bilateral cooperation and technology transfer models

Strategy Planning and Project Development

Circular economyThe goals of the circular economy approach can be described as follows:

•Protection of the environment through the conservation of sources and sinks

• Reduction of dependence on resource suppliers • Cost reductions in raw materials and energy provision • Minimisation of outflow of purchasing power • Creation and retention of local jobs • Formation of networks • Increased competitiveness • Establishment of regional net product • Conservation and stabilisation of areas of unspoiled nature

with particular consideration for the maintenance of cultural areas.

Material flow management is particularly suited to the practical implementation of the circular economy approach.

This instrument contains the necessary steps and measures for the conversion from a linear economic system (“flow-through society”) into a durable recycling society (“circular economy”).

Ressource Centarinstead of landfill!

Thank you for your attention!