EPM 2ND INTERNAL
1 Explain Environmental quality objective to meet environmental goals in
an organization
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1.REDUCED CLIMATE IMPACT: In accordance with the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change, concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere must be stabilised at a
level that will prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. This goal
must be achieved in such a way and at such a pace that biological diversity is preserved, food
production is assured and other goals of sustainable development are not jeopardised. Sweden,
together with other countries, must assume responsibility for achieving this global objective.
2.CLEAN AIR: The air must be clean enough not to represent a risk to human health or
toanimals, plants or cultural assets.
3 NATURAL ACIDIFICATION ONLY: The acidifying effects of deposition and land use must
not exceed the limits that can be tolerated by soil and water. In addition, deposition of acidifying
substances must not increase the rate of corrosion of technical materials located in the ground,
or water main systems, archaeological objects and rock carvings.
4. A NON TOXIC ENVIRONMENT: The occurence of man-made or extracted compounds in
the environment must not represent a threat to human health or biological diversity.
Concentrations of non-naturally occuring substances will be close to zero and their impacts on
human health and on ecosystems will be negligible. Concentrations of naturally occuring
substances will be close to background levels.
5. A PROTECTIVE OZONE LAYER: The ozone layer must be replenished so as to provide
long-term protection against harmful UV radiation.
6. A SAFE RADIATION ENVIRONMENT: Human health and biological diversity must be
protected against the harmful effects of radiation.
7. ZERO EUTROPHICATION: Nutrient levels in soil and water must not be such that they
adversely affect human health, the conditions for biological diversity or the possibility of varied
use of land and water.
8. FLOURISHING LAKES AND STREAMS: Lakes and watercourses must be ecologically
sustainable and their variety of habitats must be preserved. Natural productive capacity,
biological diversity, cultural heritage assets and the ecological and water-conserving function
of the landscape must be preserved, at the same time as recreational assets are safeguarded.
9. GOOD QUALITY GROUNDWATER: Groundwater must provide a safe and sustainable
supply of drinking water and contribute to viable habitats for flora and fauna in lakes and
watercourses.
10. THRIVING WETLANDS: The ecological and waterconserving function of wetlands in the
landscape must be maintained and aluable wetlands preserved for the future.
11. SUSTAINABLE FORESTS: The value of forests and forest land for biological production
must be protected, at the same time as biological diversity and cultural heritage and recreational
assets are safeguarded.
12. A VARIED AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE: The value of the farmed landscape and
agricultural land for biological production and food production must be protected, at the same
time as biological diversity and cultural heritage assets are preserved and strengthened.
2 Write briefly about on cleaner technology and zero discharge technology
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Cleaner Technology
Clean technology, is any process, product, or service that reduces negative environmental
impacts through significant energy efficiency improvements, the sustainable use of resources,
or environmental protection activities.
The current key sectors in the clean technology industry are:
• Sustainable energy and energy optimization to reduce dependence on fossil fuels
Many technologies use sustainable sources of energy, or optimize energy usage to reduce
dependence on carbon fuels.
• Wind power – This sustainable resource is typically exploited in the form of vast wind
farms, often found offshore.
• Solar energy – Two techniques are used to generate electricity from solar energy;
photovoltaics (PV) or concentrated solar power systems (CSPs).
• Geothermal energy – This is simply the heat from the earth itself. This heat can be used
similarly to the directed light beams for CSPs to heat up water to drive heat engines
• The provision of clean water to all who need it
• Pollution reduction
• Recycling and waste management
• Recycling of consumer products – The majority of consumer products in today’s market have
many parts or components which can be recycled. Once a product reaches its "post-consumer"
stage, it should be sorted correctly to ensure it does not end up in landfills.
• Reduction and treatment of toxic waste – Often in the form of dangerous chemicals or
materials, toxic or hazardous waste should be treated very carefully. Most governments have
plans in place for the reduction, collection, treatment, and regulation of toxic and hazardous
waste.
Zero discharge technology
In a world where freshwater is an increasingly valuable resource, industrial processes threaten
its availability on two fronts, unless the water is treated.
Many industrial processes require water, and then reduce the availability of water for the
environment or other processes, or alternately contaminate and release water that damages the
local environment.
Another important reason to consider zero liquid discharge is the potential for recovering
resources that are present in wastewater. Some organizations target ZLD for their waste because
they can sell the solids that are produced or reuse them as a part of their industrial process.
Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) is an engineering approach to water treatment where all water is
recovered and contaminants are reduced to solid waste. While many water treatment processes
attempt to maximize recovery of freshwater and minimize waste, ZLD is the most demanding
target since the cost and challenges of recovery increase as the wastewater gets more
concentrated.
Salinity, scaling compounds, and organics all increase in concentration, which adds costs
associated with managing these increases. ZLD is achieved by stringing together water
treatment technology that can treat wastewater as the contaminants are concentrated.
3 Explain on minimum national standards and environmental performance
indication
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Minimum National Standards
Environmental Performance Indication
4 Discuss on continual Improvement and pollution prevention
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5 Write a note on training awareness and competence
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6 Mention contents of ISO 14001
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