Look upstream
Cleaner production applies preventive environmental thinking to processes, products and services. Start by identifying where material, water and energy are lost before they become waste streams.
Turn assessment into action
Track resource inputs, inspect recurring losses and choose practical measures that improve efficiency. Clear baselines and responsibilities help a team assess whether changes are working.
Make improvement continuous
UNEP connects responsible industry with cleaner production and resource efficiency. A useful business approach is to review results regularly, train operating teams and update plans as conditions change.