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Environmental Impact Evaluation Model for Industrial Processes

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  • C. P. LI

    (Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong)

  • I. K. HUI

    (Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong)

Abstract

This paper proposes a model to evaluate the environmental impact of manufacturing processes. This model uses the potency factor approach to classify environmental impacts into five ecological health impact groups and uses their toxicological, cancer, and physical effects as the bases to rate the seven groups of human health impacts. The environmental impacts in each impact group are reported, and their hazard scores on ecological and human health are determined. The model also generates a single score for the overall environmental impacts of a process. This single score system helps to identify, among all the viable processes, which is the most environmentally friendly process. This model can serve as a tool to highlight the potential environmental hazards of process operations and to provide information about environmental performance for decision making. The model has been developed into a computer software program, Environmental Impact Evaluation System, and is demonstrated by using the processes employed for the manufacture of paper bags.

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  • C. P. Li & I. K. Hui, 2001. "Environmental Impact Evaluation Model for Industrial Processes," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 27(5), pages 729-737, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:27:y:2001:i:5:d:10.1007_s002670010183
    DOI: 10.1007/s002670010183
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