GP Demonstration Projects in Asia 1995-1999
Published in December 2000
ISBN:92-833-2278-9
INTRODUCTION
Green
Productivity (GP) is a strategy for simultaneous enhancement of productivity and
environment performance. It aims at an overall socio-economic development that leads
to sustained improvement in the quality of human life.
This booklet compiles the success stories of APO's Demonstration Projects
implemented in in the industrial sector in APO member countries during the period
1995-1999. It gives an introduction to the concept and practice of Green Productivity(GP)
through case studies of firms that have implemented GP in their factories and production
plants. It aims to give a practical insight into the business implications of the GP
approach, to highlight the application of GP methodology, tools and techniques and to
demonstrate the economic and environmental advantages that this approach can bring. More
such compilations are being prepared to document the results of the completed GPDPs in
the agriculture sector and within communities.
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Republic Of China
- Shen's Art Printing Co.
Ltd.
Being a leading company in the field of cultural, commercial and art printing Shen's
viewed GP as an excellent opportunity to develop new technical and management
solutions to its business challenges. The implementation of GP options improved the
environmental performance of Shen's factory in terms of its water and air pollution
and its consumption of resources and energy. The company has also enjoyed substantial
economic benefits.
- Shui-Hua Leather
Industrial Co.Ltd.
"From this experience, I personally believe that implementing Green Productivity
Methodology is the best way to reduce the environmental burden of an organization and
at the same time improve its productivity."
Mr.Ching-Tsung Cheng, GP Demonstration Project Manager
- Solasia Energy Development
Co. Ltd.
The GP demonstration project at Solasia shows that improvement in resource usage and
waste minimization are technologically and financially feasible in the solar
collector manufacturing process. In fact, the program results indicate that this
sector could achieve a state of zero discharge of key pollutants. Also the key
environmental problem-waste water from electroplating-can be dealt with in an
economically effective way.
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Hong Kong
- Kwan Kee Electroly Dyeing
Factory
"Despite an initial capital outlay, we found that the savings produced by the
GP program made the system profitable. We found that we reduce both cost and
pollution and anticipate that we can earn back the investment capital within one to
two years."
Mr. Andy Yau, Director, Kwan Kee Electroly Dyeing Fty. Ltd.
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India
- Dintex Dyechem Ltd.
The GP project at Dintex focused on the production of vinyl sulphone which
causes acute environmental problems. The project showed that a pollution prevention
approach to environmental improvement can lead to significant production efficiency
and profitability. The GP survey showed that the waste generated by dyestuff
manufacturing requires complex and expensive treatment and that many of the outputs
of the manufacturing processes can be reused and thus represent a resource and
income stream.
- Nasser Tannery Co.& Tanchem
Industries
"This project introduced a systematic approach to continuous improvement in
environmental performance and productivity. Among the changes we observed was a
shift in the approach and attitude of our employees--they were very much concerned
about wasted resources and took all steps and measures to reduce losses."
Mr. A. G Naser Ahmed, Managing Director, Naser Tanning
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Singapore
- Spindex Industries Ltd.
By applying GP methodology, the company has been able to identify new areas of
environmental improvement while maintaining its core focus on quality. GP
methodology has now been integrated into Spindex's ISO 14001 Environmental
Management System (EMS). GP solutions were helpful in identifying new targets and
programs for the existing EMS. It also helped the company to attract talented
employees who otherwise avoided the precision machining industries due to its
unclean working environment.
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Thailand
- Bangplee
Chromium Co. Ltd.
"I personally gained benefits not only in the field of waste prevention but
also in the field of new plating process technique applications.
Once they have observed GP implementation in our process, I think that both
public and plating entrepreneurs will gain more confidence that waste prevention
is a viable technique."
Mr. Prayut Chongkol, Owner, Bangplee Chromium
- Chiang Mai Food
Industry Co. Ltd.
The GP project at Chiang Mai shows that the same systematic analysis method
can be applied to two different production processes to yield significant
environmental improvements and profit gains. The project's significance to the
food industry in Thailand and other developing countries is potentially massive,
since it shows that cost effective solutions exist to the industry's main
problem-waste water generation.
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