The Theory and Practice of Evaluating Green Factories in China
Meng Yang
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China Electronics Standardization Institute, Andingmen East Street No.1, Dongchen District, Beijing 100007, China.
Husheng Li
China Electronics Standardization Institute, Andingmen East Street No.1, Dongchen District, Beijing 100007, China.
Jinhui Li
School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Abstract
It is well acknowledged that, China is a country with copious manufacturing industries, and Chinese industrial products spread all over the world. Research into the theory and practice of evaluating manufacturing factories in China is of highly significant. However, the traditional method of evaluating factories tends to focus on individual aspects such as efficiency, energy conservation, and environmental protections. There have been relatively few reports covering comprehensive evaluation methods for a systematic green factory. Based on an analysis of the current situation in various countries and regions, the concept and scope of the China Green Factory (CGF) have been defined. The characteristics of a CGF include the intensification of land, the decontamination of raw materials, clean production, waste administration, and the reduction of carbon and energy. The objectives of this paper are to highlight the current policy and research on the CGFs, quantify the positive effects of CGFs, and make some suggestions for future development.
Keywords: Green factory, evaluation, green manufacturing, clean manufacturing, sustainable development