Total Environmental Assessment for Pulp and Paper Industry in the Philippines

Emil Adrian V. Fernandez

M.S. Industrial Engineering Student
Industrial Engineering Department, De La Salle University – Manila
fernandeze@dlsu.edu.ph

ABSTRACT

Among current environmental issues, pollution is of major importance in terms of the impact on people’s health and their living and working conditions regardless of the origin or source of pollutants. The indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastewater, improper disposal of solid waste and air pollution pose great risks to public health and cause significant welfare losses. The Philippine Pulp and Paper Industry though played a major role in the economic recovery program is one of the major contributors of these wastes. Inefficiencies in the production processes, lack of research and management skill and commitment to environmental protection are just one of the causes of these wastes. End of the Pipe Approach of the industry......

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Title: Total Environmental Assessment For Pulp And Paper Industry In The Philippines
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