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1 Sustainable Manufacturing Key Concepts Overview 1

2 Agenda Agenda Introduction Sustainability Core Concepts Water Air Solids Toxicity Energy Sustainability in Practice 2

3 Agenda Agenda Introduction Sustainability Core Concepts Water Air Solids Toxicity Energy Sustainability in Practice 3

4 Agenda Agenda Introduction Sustainability Core Concepts Water Air Solids Toxicity Energy Sustainability in Practice 4

5 What does being Green mean to you? 5

6 Sustainability Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 6

7 Current Industrial Cycle: Linear 7

8 Sustainable Industrial Model: Nature s Cycle 8

9 Unsustainable Consumption World Population hit 7 Billion on 3/12/12 Up to 5 times the Earth s resources would be required if U.S. consumption was copied by the rest of the world. Source: United Nations Environment Program, UN Global Compact and Utopies, 2005 also, World Resources Institute (WRI)/Earthtrends, 2008 Version Purdue Research Foundation 9

10 The Consequences 10

11 Sustainability Core Concepts 1. Environmental WASTE Categories 2. 4R WASTE Hierarchy 3. WASTE Inputs & Outputs 4. Sustainability Triple Bottom Line 11

12 Environmental WASTE Categories Water Air Solids Toxicity (Chemicals) Energy 12

13 4R WASTE Hierarchy Most desirable Refuse Reduce Reuse 4Rs Recycle Energy Recovery Least desirable Disposal Version Purdue Research Foundation 13

14 Sustainability Global Impact 14

15 4R WASTE Hierarchy Most desirable Refuse Reduce Reuse 4Rs Recycle Energy Recovery Least desirable Disposal Version Purdue Research Foundation 15

16 Sustainability Triple Bottom Line Profit (Economic) Improves efficiency & lowers costs Reduces regulatory compliance costs Creates revenue enhancement opportunities Planet (Environmental) Reduces demand for resources and energy from nature Reduces waste to nature Planet People (Social) More resources and energy become available for others Closing the loop (cradle-to-cradle) generates new jobs Version Purdue Research Foundation 16

17 Green is Lean Lean Thinking core concept: Eliminate waste! Sustainability core concept: Eliminate Environmental W.A.S.T.E.! Water Air Solids Toxicity (Chemicals) Energy Version Purdue Research Foundation 17

18 Green Fast Facts Recycling one aluminum can saves enough electricity to power your TV for 3 hours 18

19 Agenda Agenda Introduction Sustainability Core Concepts Water Air Water Air Solids Toxicity (Chemicals) Energy Solids Toxicity Energy Sustainability in Practice 19

20 Sustainable Water Management 2 Concerns with Water: Quantity Quality 20

21 Water Scarcity Source: International Water Management Institute 21

22 Point Source & Nonpoint Source Pollution 22

23 Business Case Planet Water-related costs rising Water-related business risks escalating Energy costs to heat/cool, treat, and transport are rising 23

24 4R WASTE Hierarchy -- WATER Most desirable Refuse Reduce Reuse 4Rs Refuse (don t use) Least desirable Recycle Energy Recovery Disposal Reduce (conservation) Reuse/Recover/Recirculate (divert, don t discharge) Recycle (reuse after processing or treatment) 24

25 Agenda Agenda Introduction Sustainability Core Concepts Water Air Solids Water Air Solids Toxicity (Chemicals) Energy Toxicity Energy Sustainability in Practice 25

26 Air Pollution Source: 26

27 Climate Change Version Purdue Research Foundation Photos source: 27

28 Historical data CO 2 & Temperature 28

29 Current State CO2 Graph from NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) website: climate.nasa.gov/causes Current CO2 data from CO2now.org Version Purdue Research Foundation 29

30 Future State CO2 Source: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Current CO2 data from CO2now.org Version Purdue Research Foundation 30

31 4R WASTE Hierarchy -- AIR Most desirable Refuse Reduce Reuse 4Rs Recycle Refuse (don t use) Least desirable Reduce (quantity and toxicity) Energy Recovery Disposal Reuse/Recover (divert, don t discharge) Recycle (reuse after processing or treatment) Version Purdue Research Foundation 31

32 Agenda Agenda Introduction Water Air Solids Toxicity (Chemicals) Energy Sustainability Core Concepts Water Air Solids Toxicity Energy Sustainability in Practice 32

33 Zero Landfill A Worthwhile Goal 100% of the waste output is going somewhere other than a landfill Pursuing waste prevention, reuse, repair, recycling and composting Selling valuable by-products 33

34 Solid Waste Streams Paper Glass Metal Plastic Electronics Organic Construction/ Demolition Household Hazardous (paint, used oil, batteries, etc.) Special/Universal Mixed Residue? X Mixed Materials Version Purdue Research Foundation 34

35 Paper Recycling Recycling one ton of paper: Saves enough energy to power the average American home for 6 months Saves 7,000 gallons of water Saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by one ton Source: Version Purdue Research Foundation 35

36 Life Cycle of an Aluminum Can 36

37 E-Waste Americans discard 300 to 400 million electronic items per year About 25% recycled E-waste represents 2% of America's trash in landfills, but 70% of overall toxic waste Major source of toxins (lead, mercury, cadmium) and carcinogens (PCBs) For more information on ecycling: 37

38 4R WASTE Hierarchy -- SOLIDS Most desirable Refuse Reduce Reuse 4Rs Refuse (don t use) Least desirable Recycle Energy Recovery Disposal Reduce (lightweighting, errorproofing) Reuse (packaging reuse, waste exchange) Recycle (waste collection, separation at the source) Version Purdue Research Foundation 38

39 Great Pacific Garbage Patch Version Purdue Research Foundation 39

40 Review 40

41 Agenda Agenda Introduction Sustainability Core Concepts Water Air Solids Toxicity (Chemicals) Energy Water Air Solids Toxicity Energy Sustainability in Practice 41

42 Green Chemistry Philosophy Design products and processes to reduce use and generation of hazardous substances Use safe, environment-benign substances, including solvents 42

43 Drivers for Change 43

44 Design for Environment (DfE) Resource Concept Design Procurement Transport Manufacture Transport Extraction Consumer/ End-user Use Transport Disposal The MOST significant impact can be made during DESIGN! Version Purdue Research Foundation 44

45 4R WASTE Hierarchy -- TOXICITY Refuse Reduce Reuse 4Rs Reclaim Refuse (don t use) Energy Recovery Disposal Reduce (quantity and toxicity) Reuse/Recover (recirculation, energy recovery) Reclaim/Recycle (Solvent/chemical reclamation) Version Purdue Research Foundation 45

46 Agenda Agenda Introduction Sustainability Core Concepts Water Water Air Solids Toxicity (Chemicals) Energy Air Solids Toxicity Energy Sustainability in Practice 46

47 Increasing Energy Demand World Energy Consumption (1990 to 2035) World Total (Quadrillion Btu) Source: Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Outlook 2011 (September, 2011 Release) 47

48 U.S. Energy Consumption U.S. Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2012 Source: Energy Information Administration (EIA), Annual Energy Review 2013 Version Purdue Research Foundation 48

49 Impact of Unsustainable Energy Use Worldwide military engagement Greenhouse gases Habitat destruction Water pollution Air pollution Solid waste generation 49

50 ENERGY Opportunities Nutshell Leaks Compressed Air, Steam, Doors, Windows Insulation Building, HVAC, Steam Pipes, H2O Heater/Pipes Maintenance Motors, Compressed Air, Steam, HVAC, Lighting Turning things off/down Equipment, Lights, HVAC, etc. Most desirable Least desirable Lighting Over-illumination, Technology, Layout Refuse Reduce Reuse Recycle Energy Recovery Disposal 4Rs Version Purdue Research Foundation 50

51 Green Fast Facts The U.S. could eliminate greenhouse gas emissions equal to 800,000 cars if each household replaced just one incandescent bulb with a CFL bulb If everyone converted ALL their lighting to CFLs, we could close 90 standard-sized power plants. Source: Version Purdue Research Foundation 51

52 Taking It Home Energy Low-Cost ways to save energy & money at home: Turn things off (refuse!) Install programmable thermostat Insulate Seal leaks (doors, windows) Install CFL/LED bulbs Look online for more ideas and details!!!! Version Purdue Research Foundation 52

53 Agenda Agenda Water Air Solids Toxicity (Chemicals) Energy Introduction Sustainability Core Concepts Water Air Solids Toxicity Energy Sustainability in Practice 53

54 Green Business All the Rage 54

55 Bottom Line Impact Reduce Costs Inputs Planet Water -- Water supply, infrastructure Air -- Air handling infrastructure Solids -- Direct & indirect material, storage, transport Toxicity -- Chemicals, storage, transport Energy -- Electricity, Natural Gas, Petroleum 55

56 Bottom Line Impact Reduce Costs Outputs Planet Water -- Wastewater treatment and disposal, permitting Air -- Emission reduction, permitting, fees/fines Solids -- Waste handling and disposal Toxicity -- Hazardous waste handling /disposal, liability Energy -- Waste heat recovery 56

57 Bottom Line Impact Increase Revenue New products / services New markets for existing products / services Planet Product differentiation in existing markets Higher price points Market positioning Byproduct markets Company image & good will New business models 57

58 W.A.S.T.E. Stream Mapping Terry the Talking Truck Production Line Injection Molding Painting Drying Plastics, Inc. Paint & Coatings, Inc. Assembly Metals, Inc. Metal Forming Metal Plating Drying Packaging Chemicals, Inc Electronics, Inc. Warehouse Other Stuff, Inc. T2Toys Toy Stores Shipping Version Purdue Research Foundation 58

59 Waste Stream Map Raw Materials Electricity Water Waste Air Emissions Solid Waste Toxic Waste Energy Waste Assembly lbs/yr kwh/yr Gal/yr lbs/yr lbs/yr lbs/yr MMBtu/ yr Version Purdue Research Foundation 59

60 Apply the 4Rs to the W.A.S.T.E. Most desirable Refuse Reduce Reuse 4Rs Recycle Energy Recovery Disposal Least desirable Water Air Solids Toxicity Energy 60

61 THE END Water Air Solids Toxicity (Chemicals) Energy Version Purdue Research Foundation 61

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