O presente artigo propõe um sistema de informação para uma empresa mineira capaz de dar resposta às necessidades de divulgação da informação de um Sistema de Gestão Integrado Qualidade, Ambiente e Segurança (SGI QAS). Pretende-se que seja uma ferramenta imprescindível para qualquer organização e que ambicione a sua melhoria contínua. No desenvolvimento da proposta foi tida em conta a opinião dos futuros utiliza...
Tanning wastewater was subjected to different unit operations to select the best treatment sequences. Textile membrane filtration (TMF), microfiltration (MF), and ultrafiltration (UF) were complemented by screening, flocculation or flotation operations. The general chemical characterization determined that the wastewater had a high organic load. The ecotoxicological study classified the wastewater as highly eco...
ABSTRACT: Between 1997 and 1999, a Sustainable Production Programme was developed in the Portuguese Setubal region. In this paper its final results are presented. The programme included cleaner production (CP) demonstration projects developed in 10 companies located in the region and the involvement of local stakeholders, aiming at stimulating the diffusion and application of sustainable development principles ...
Fabric treatments imparting bactericide characteristics are highly desired by the apparel, home furnishings, and medical industries. However, conventional processes used to impart such characteristics have a major drawback. That is, these effects are not permanent and the properties of the material may be altered. Laundering or wearing of the treated fabric causes leaching or erosion of the agents responsible f...
ABSTRACT: In this paper the PROSSET Programme is described briefly and the preliminary results are presented. The Programme includes cleaner production (CP) demonstration projects developed in 10 companies located in the Setúbal Region and the testing of methodologies to promote the sustainability of the Programme. Both the involvement of local agents and the training and/or awareness of workers and locals were...
ABSTRACT: In this paper the PROSSET Programme is described briefly and the preliminary results are presented. The Programme includes cleaner production (CP) demonstration projects developed in 10 companies located in the Setúbal Region and the testing of methodologies to promote the sustainability of the Programme. Both the involvement of local agents and the training and/or awareness of workers and locals were...