Pollution prevention

Definition (http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept?cp=10049&langcode=en&ns=1)

Eliminating the production of hazardous wastes and greenhouse gases at their source, within the production process. This can often be achieved through a variety of relatively simple strategies, including minor changes in manufacturing processes, substitution of non-polluting products for polluting products, and simplification of packaging. (Gemet)

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Approved Date
19-Nov-2013

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