5.2. The future of EIPs
After a thorough investigation of EIPs, this author is
con®dent that EIPs are not a development fad but a
viable alternative to traditional industrial land uses.
They are designed to promote a win±win situation;
that is, to bolster economic development while protecting
the environment.
The incentives for industrial interests to seek symbiotic
relationships include savings on the cost of
energy, raw materials, transportation, disposal, and
permitting fees. These incentives should be especially
attractive to companies dealing with recycling or
resource recovery.