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Design for Environment

Production

GuidelineReason
Avoid or minimise the use of hazardous, toxic or in any other way environmentally unfriendly materials. Decrease amount of harmful gaseous, liquid or solid emissions during production
Minimise and recycle residues and waste from production processes, within the manufacturing plant or outside it Decrease amount of raw material required and the amount of waste created by production processes
Minimise use of energy-intensive process steps, such as high heating differentials, heavy motors and extensive cooling Decrease the amount of energy used by the production processes
Optimise use of heat exchangers and similar devices to utilise otherwise wasted heat Optimisation of energy flows in production processes
Minimise losses from production facilities by good construction, service and fast repair. Also provide maximum insulation of walls, pipes and ceilings. Prevention of losses by leaks, oversized boilers and bad insulation


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