The UNEP Working Group for Cleaner Production specialises in the application of Cleaner Production in the food and other manufacturing industries. It was established in 1996 and is supported by and located at The University of Queensland. The primary function of the Working Group is to help manufacturing enterprises profit from better environmental and workplace management. We endeavour to help companies identify and implement initiatives that achieve both bottom line and environmental improvements. Our aim is to promote resource efficiency throughout production and the supply chain. The second function of the Working Group is to provide consultancy services to industry and government clients as well as education and training services at universities. A third function is as a clearing-house for information and resources related to Cleaner Production information. As well as information collected by ourselves, the group maintains links with experts from around the world, which places the Working Group in an excellent position to access and share information and experiences. In particular, the Working Group produces and collects case studies that demonstrate the experiences and successes of innovative companies, guidelines and fact sheets for industry. Cleaner Production and Life Cycle Assessment The UNEP Working Group for Cleaner Production has a wealth of experience and skills in Cleaner Production/Eco-efficiency Assessments. All members of the UNEP Working Group have solid industry backgrounds and experience, which has been invaluable in identifying and understanding the needs of manufacturing organisations. The Group prides itself on providing good quality services and strives to form close partnerships with clients to achieve the optimal outcome. Life Cycle Assessment The Group is also currently one of the few Queensland organisations able to undertake detailed Life Cycle Assessments (LCA). The Group has completed LCA’s for the construction of a bridge and road, the meat processing industry, the sugar industry and a power generation company. Members of the Group are on the committee of the Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society. Industry Training and Workshops The UNEP Working Group has vast experience in providing workshop sessions and training for a variety of industry sectors and individual clients. Examples include: · Delivery of University courses in Cleaner Production and Sustainable Development · Delivery of industry workshops on behalf of the Queensland Department of State Development and the Australian Industry Group as part of the Queensland Food Industry Eco-efficiency workshop · Environmental management system training for Tyco Water Pipe and Fittings manufacturing facility (Wacol), 2005 · Development of an environmental awareness training package for Tyco Water Currumbin foundry, 2000 · Delivery of information workshops for the QLD foundry industry as part of a Cleaner Production project sponsored by EPA, 1999 · Skills-based training for management and operations staff of Country Bake as part of a Cleaner Production project, 1998 · Delivery of information workshops for the SEQ metal finishing industry as part of a Cleaner Production project sponsored by Brisbane City Council and EPA, 1998 · General environmental awareness training for waste management staff of Logan City Council, 1997
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