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9780833034175

Next Generation Environmental Technologies: Benefits and Barriers

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  • ISBN13:

    9780833034175

  • ISBN10:

    0833034170

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-06-01
  • Publisher: Natl Book Network
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Summary

Examines the potential of Next Generation Environmental Technologies, which reduce or eliminate use of hazardous materials in manufacturing processes and products.

Table of Contents

Preface iii
Figures
vii
Tables
ix
Summary xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Acronyms xv
Introduction 1(4)
What Are Next Generation Environmental Technologies?
5(4)
Assessing the Promise of NGETs
7(2)
Mechanisms for Gaining the Benefits from NGETs
9(4)
Mechanisms
9(4)
Cost Reduction
9(1)
Risk Reduction
10(1)
Technology Spillover Effects---Technology Transfer
11(2)
Lessons from Case Studies
13(22)
Overview of Cases
13(7)
Near-Term Benefits of NGETs and Barriers to Their Adoption
20(1)
NGETs Can Provide Benefits in All the Important Areas Identified in Our Study
20(8)
Environmental Benefits
20(5)
Security Occupational Safety and Health Benefits
25(2)
Economic Benefits
27(1)
NGETs Can Eliminate the Use and Generation of Hazardous Substances at Little or No Additional Cost
28(1)
NGETs Are Adopted for a Wide Variety of Reasons
29(2)
Barriers Are Significant
31(4)
Longer-Term Opportunities for NGETs
35(6)
Responding to Societal Demand Through New Processes and New Chemicals
35(2)
Opening New Green Pathways---Addressing Uncertain Problems with NGETs
37(4)
Conclusions and Observations
41
NGETs Can Provide Benefits in All Areas Studied
41(1)
NGETs Can Address Uncertainties
41(1)
Firms Adopt NGETs for a Number of Different Reasons
42(1)
Policymakers Face a Number of Challenges
42
Appendix A: Descriptions of the 25 Case Studies 1(118)
Appendix B: Government Policies and Increased Adoption of NGETs 119(8)
Appendix C: Opportunities for Further Study: Additional Cases from the First International Conference on Green & Sustainable Chemistry, Tokyo, March 2003 127

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