Methodology

Cleaner Production (CP) is an audit process that involves six (6) steps and 18 tasks that need to be followed. The objective of each step is as described below.

Step 1: Getting Started: CP audit planning and management includes determining the CP audit team, listing key processes and selecting the CP audit focus.

Step 2: Initial Assessment: Provide a complete process flow chart to determine audit focus and then implement a material and energy balance to identify the source, quantity of waste and cost. 

Step 3: Generating CP Options: Identification of potential Cleaner Production opportunities and preliminary selection of workable CP opportunities. 

Step 4: Feasibility Analysis: Technical and financial evaluation as well as environmental requirements on CP options to determine the technological and economic suitability of a CP option.

Step 5: Implementing and monitoring CP Options: Preparations for the implementation of feasible CP options and methods of monitoring on targeted achievements.

Step 6: Sustaining CP: The need for human resources and strategies to sustain the CP program and the selection of a new CP audit focus.

Based on the methods mentioned above, it is important to choose a planned and organized approach so that the implementation of CP is more effective while providing space and flexibility for unforeseen situations

Reference: UNIDO