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Engaging different industries in a collective approach to a more sustainable and integrated industrial environment where the waste of one industry becomes raw material for another. Effectiveness: Highly effective when industries can effectively collaborate and share resources.

Using microorganisms or plants to detoxify polluted environments. Effectiveness: Can be very effective, but is often site-specific and depends on biological factors.

The design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Effectiveness: Potentially high, as it can prevent pollution at the molecular level.

Raising awareness and providing education on sustainable practices to companies and the general public. Effectiveness: Can be very effective in the long term by changing habits and fostering a culture of sustainability.

Technologies designed to reduce emissions from industrial processes and vehicles. Effectiveness: Highly effective at reducing specific pollutants when properly maintained and operated.

A technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions, typically from power plants, and either reuses or stores it to prevent release into the atmosphere. Effectiveness: Potentially effective for reducing greenhouse gases, but economic and technological challenges exist.

Implementing technologies and practices to reduce water consumption and to protect water quality. Effectiveness: Often very effective in both conserving water and lowering treatment costs.

A framework that helps a company achieve its environmental goals through consistent review, evaluation, and improvement of its environmental performance. Effectiveness: Effectiveness depends on implementation and commitment level.

Source reduction involves reducing pollution and waste by altering production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques, and re-using materials rather than putting them into the waste stream. Effectiveness: Very effective, as it addresses the problem at its origin.

Using plants to remove, transfer, stabilize, and/or destroy contaminants in the soil and groundwater. Effectiveness: Effective for certain contaminants and safe, but slow-acting compared to other methods.

Using materials and design practices for packaging that reduce environmental impact and ecological footprint. Effectiveness: Generally effective in reducing waste, but relies on adoption by businesses and consumers.

Recapturing waste materials for recycling or for use as energy sources. Effectiveness: Effectiveness varies, but can significantly reduce the need for raw materials and energy.

Marking products with labels to inform consumers about the environmental impact of products. Effectiveness: Depends on consumer awareness and preference for sustainable products.

Governmental regulations and policies that mandate pollution control and resource management practices. Effectiveness: Can be highly effective if policies are well-designed and enforcement is strong.

This method focuses on designing products with the environment in mind to alleviate waste and pollution. Effectiveness: Varies, dependent on the extent to which the product is redesigned and consumer adoption rate.

Assessing the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product's life, from raw material extraction to disposal. Effectiveness: Varies, informs better decision-making but doesn't inherently reduce pollution.

Investing in energy efficiency measures to reduce energy consumption and consequent pollution. Effectiveness: Usually effective, resulting in lower energy bills and reduced emissions.

Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro to reduce emissions. Effectiveness: Highly effective in reducing greenhouse gases and dependence on non-renewable resources.

Treating waste to reduce its volume and toxicity before disposal. Effectiveness: Moderately effective, as it mitigates but does not eliminate environmental impact.