Awareness and adoption of cleaner production in small to medium-sized businesses in the Geelong region, Victoria, Australia

被引：16

作者：

Andrews, SKT

Stearne, J

Orbell, JD

机构：

[1] Victoria Univ Technol, Sch Life Sci & Technol, Melbourne, Vic 8001, Australia

[2] Dept Premier & Cabinet, Melbourne, Vic 3001, Australia

[3] Victoria Univ Technol, Ctr Environm Safety & Risk Engn, Melbourne, Vic 8001, Australia

来源：

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION | 2002年 / 10卷 / 04期

关键词：

cleaner production; City of Greater Geelong; small to medium-sized businesses;

D O I：

10.1016/S0959-6526(01)00053-1

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

A survey was undertaken (August through November, 1998) to determine the extent of the awareness and implementation of cleaner production practices within small to medium-sized businesses in the Geelong region of Victoria, Australia. Information was also gleaned on improvements/benefits gained from the adoption of such practices, reasons for adopting or not adopting cleaner production methods and utilization of educational and assistance schemes. We conclude that the adoption of cleaner production by such businesses is still at a very early stage with much work to be done to raise levels of awareness and to convince these businesses of the potential benefits of cleaner production. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：373 / 380

页数：8