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Overcoming barriers to the implementation of cleaner production in small enterprises in the mechanics industry: Exploring economic gains and contributions for sustainable development goals

Oliveira Neto, Geraldo Cardoso de; Leite, Roberto Rodrigues; Lucato, Wagner Cezar; Vanalle, Rosangela Maria; Amorim, Marlene; Matias, João Carlos Oliveira; Kumar, Vikas

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Authors

Geraldo Cardoso de Oliveira Neto

Roberto Rodrigues Leite

Wagner Cezar Lucato

Rosangela Maria Vanalle

Marlene Amorim

João Carlos Oliveira Matias



Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the economic and environmental gains that result from the implementation of cleaner production in a small enterprise (SE) from the metal and mechanics industry, allowing for overcoming barriers and contributing to sustainable development goals. The research work builds on a case study that involved several data sources, including semi structured interviewing and non-participant observation. Data analysis involved the calculation of mass balance, building solid and liquid waste that were minimized in the process. The results suggest that cleaner production led to economic gains, by allowing for reduction in losses and promoting a better use of raw materials. It also led to environmental improvements by means of the implementation of a wastewater treatment station that allowed for the reuse of water in the manufacturing process. It was concluded that the economic gain in the project played a determinant role for the SE to overcome the barriers for the implementation of CP and leading to the reduction of the environmental impact in the abiotic, biotic, water and air compartments, as estimated with the Mass Intensity Factor. The study offers a timely and relevant contribution for the literature in the field, while offering insights for o managerial practice, and the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations Development Program.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 23, 2022
Online Publication Date Mar 3, 2022
Publication Date Mar 3, 2022
Deposit Date Feb 24, 2022
Publicly Available Date Mar 17, 2022
Journal Sustainability (Switzerland)
Print ISSN 2071-1050
Publisher MDPI
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 14
Issue 5
Article Number 2944
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052944
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9054861

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