Table of Contents

Preface
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions and Reference Publications
   2.1 Definitions
   2.2 Reference Publications
3 Pollution Prevention Versus Pollution Control and
   Remediation
4 Benefits
   4.1 General
   4.2 Specific Benefits
5 Integration with EMS
   5.1 Components of EMS Model
   5.2 Purpose
   5.3 Commitment
   5.4 Capabilities
   5.5 Learning
6 Organization-Specific Considerations
   6.1 Factors Affecting Choice of Pollution Prevention
        Program
   6.2 Status of Organization's EMS
   6.3 Business Environment and Stakeholder Expectations
   6.4 Size
   6.5 Natural Environment
   6.6 Jurisdiction
   6.7 Partnerships and Government Financial Incentives
7 Key Elements
   7.1 Senior Level Commitment
   7.2 Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention
        Guidelines, Objectives, and Targets
   7.3 Pollution Prevention Team
   7.4 Communication, Consultation, and Reporting
   7.5 Employee Awareness, Training, and Motivation
   7.6 Information Systems
   7.7 Funding
   7.8 Continuous Improvement
8 Pollution Prevention Action Plan
   8.1 Steps
   8.2 Secure Senior Level Commitment
   8.3 Establish Pollution Prevention Guidelines
   8.4 Establish a Pollution Prevention Team
   8.5 Develop Employee Awareness of Pollution
        Prevention
   8.6 Collect Data and Gather Information
   8.7 Identification of Pollution Prevention
        Opportunities
   8.8 Feasibility Studies 18
   8.9 Set Objectives and Prioritize Initiatives
   8.10 Establish a Time Frame
   8.11 Define Financial Commitment
   8.12 Train Employees
   8.13 Implement Initiatives
   8.14 Report Results and Take Corrective Action
   8.15 Continuous Improvement
Appendices
A - Pollution Prevention Program Action Plan Checklist
B - Example of Guiding Principles for Pollution Prevention
C - Canadian Success Stories
D - Selected Bibliography

Abstract

Provides general guidance to organizations for developing and implementing pollution prevention programs. Also gives an overview of a pollution prevention program, and discusses the key elements and steps involved in establishing a program. A checklist for a pollution prevention plan is included, to help organizations to develop and implement their pollution prevention programs.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Canadian Standards Association
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