The basic concept behind cleaner production is to increase
the efficiency of use of raw materials, energy, and water and
reduce sources of waste and emissions. Cleaner production
can take place in a number of ways:
• reducing or eliminating use of solvents in industrial
processes;
• reducing or eliminating the use of toxic chemicals in
processes;
• reducing overall water use in the system; and
• closing the water cycle within industries and eliminating
wastewater discharge.