Series:

Technical Report

16 primary works • 24 total works

Book 6

Cover of Companies' organization and public communication on environmental issues
United Nations publication sales no. 91-III-D-7

Book 10

Cover of Hazardous Waste Policies and Strategies
This report gives an overview of the major environmental issues relating to the sugar industry. The two main sources of sugar, cane and beet and the processes currently used in the extraction and refining of sugar from these sources are discussed. Modern techniques and traditional small-scale processes and variants of these are also discussed briefly. Specific processes in the manufacture of sugar from cane and beet which may cause environmental problems are listed. it is generally the wastes from the processing which are of major concern. By-products occur in the manufac-ture of sugar from both cane and beet. These have their potential and actual uses - and these are described.

Book 16

Cover of The Textile Industry and the Environment

Book 17

Cover of Landfill of Hazardous Industrial Waste
Both trainers and professionals working in the field of hazardous waste management should find this manual useful. It simulates and then analyzes landfill problems and options faced by countries throughout the world. The case study, reference information and problem-solving exercises form the basis for realistic training courses and teaching programmes. A model training workshop is described in the appendices. Technical information on industrial landfills, hazardous waste management and a resource package on how to conduct a waste survey is also included.

Book 20

Cover of Environmental Aspects of Wood Preservation

Book 23

Cover of Environmental Management in the Electronics Industry

Book 24

Cover of Company Environmental Reporting

Book 25

Cover of Energy Savings in the Transport Sector
The transport of people and goods is an essential human activity. However, the environmental costs of this energy-intensive sector are critical and far-reaching: the transport sector now accounts for more than 20 per cent of world oil consumption. Considerable progress has been made since the 1970s in curbing emissions from motor vehicles and improving fuel efficiency. This report examines transport systems, focusing particularly on road transport, and seeks to provide decision-makers with the information they need to design or improve energy-efficient transportation systems.

Book 27

Cover of Monitoring Industrial Emissions and Wastes

Book 29

Cover of Environmental Codes of Conduct for Tourism

Book 30

Cover of Environmental Management of Mine Sites

Book 33

Cover of Environmental Management in the Brewing Industry

Book 34

Cover of Environmental Management in the Pulp and Paper Industry
The technical report outlines the potential to improve environmental performance in both large and small mills throughout the world. Environmental issues covered in the report include water and air emissions, over-use of resources, solid waste management, and chemical safety. These issues are addressed through a variety of action programmes including cleaner production, waste management, chemical safety and occupational health.

Book 35

Cover of TransAPELL

Book 36

Cover of Industry Environmental Compliance
Referring to Agenda 21, adopted at the UN Conference on Environment and Development, this training manual outlines the major elements in the establishment of an effective environmental compliance and enforcement programme for industry. It also delineates possible ways of establishing such a programme. At the Conference, it was emphasized that to achieve sustainable development goals, nations must increase environmental requirements. In order to achieve this goal this manual and case studies were formulated. It adopts the "train the trainer" philosophy, to enable officials of environmental agencies to use the manual as a reference in designing programmes and training.

Book 40

Cover of Voluntary Industry Codes of Conduct for the Environment
Voluntary codes of conduct can be an important policy tool for improving industry's environmental performance. They can also be an important tool for industry to demonstrate that they are managing their operations in a manner that will enhance economic growth, ensure environmental protection and address social concerns. This is what is now meant by the term "responsible entrepreneurship" - a term originally put forward in Agenda 21. This book has been developed to: provide guidance to industry associations, governments and others on how to develop and use voluntary codes; demonstrate what can be achieved by providing real examples from leading voluntary codes; and identify how voluntary codes can be used as a tool to contribute to sustainable development. The book provides a broad perspective of voluntary codes, discussing what they can and cannot do, stressing the need for government regulations as a necessary adjunct to voluntary agreements. The range of different types of industry codes are described and the ultimate role of companies in implementing them is emphasized.
The book also outlines five critical aspects for making voluntary codes effective in improving industry's environmental performance. These are: commitment; content; collaboration; check; and communicate.

Cover of Audit and Reduction Manual for Industrial Emissions and Wastes

Cover of APELL for Mining

Cover of A Environmental Aspects of Selected Non-Ferrous Metals (Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, Au) Ore Mining

v. 38

Cover of Steel Industry and the Environment
This report on the steel industry addresses the need for a fundamental shift in the industry's approach to meet the goals of sustainable development through cleaner production. It also provides a framework for the transfer of environmentally sound know-how and technology. The report gives and overview of best practices used in the different steelmaking processes to prevent pollution, and reports on pollution control equipment available, explaining how by-products can be efficiently re-processed. Examples are drawn from steel companies worldwide, and used to illustrate what is technically and economically feasible with cleaner production processes. Local and global environmental issues from steelmaking, such as air emissions and soil and groundwater contamination, are examined in detail, while lesser promoted issues such as habitat protection are briefly discussed.
The text also discusses the demand for a systematic approach to management through the use of formalized Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and outlines some of the main elements of regulatory instruments such as obligatory public disclosure of emissions data, agreed environmental impact assessment, cleaner production assessment, life-cycle assessment and environmental reporting.