Mumbai University > Mechanical Engineering > Sem 7 > CAD/CAM/CAE

Marks: 5 M

Year: Dec 2012

• Green manufacturing is a method for manufacturing that minimizes waste and pollution. These goals are often achieved through product and process design.
• It is a term used to describe manufacturing practices that do not harm the environment during any part of the manufacturing process.
• It emphasizes the use of processes that do not pollute the environment or harm the consumers, employees or their members of the community.
• Green Manufacturing addresses a number of manufacturing matters including recycling, conservation, waste management, water supply, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, pollution control and a variety of other related issues.
• Steps to Green Manufacturing:
  • Identify wastes
  • Recycle materials
  • Set up recycling stations
  • Hold regular training meetings
  • Re-design the product to make it environment friendly and recyclable
• Benefits of Green Manufacturing
  • Elimination of waste due to recycling
  • Reduction in cost
  • Increase in productivity
  • Improvement in quality
  • Promotion of innovative design
  • Easy adaptability to change in legislative rules