Eco-Industrial Development

What is Eco-Industrial Development (EID)?

Eco-Industrial Development entails a network of entities (businesses, government agencies, financial communities, neighborhoods, and civil society) interacting with each other to efficiently share resources (information, water, energy, infrastructure, transportation, and materials), leading to economic gains, improvement in environmental quality, and enhancement of quality of life for the business employees and local community.

What is US-AEP Doing to Promote EID?

Assisting industrial park/estate management in the application of various EID best practices.
Supporting Asian NGOs in the promotion of EID best practices through workshops, websites, and public education activities.
Providing technical assistance to governmental agencies responsible for the oversight and/or regulation of industrial parks.
Facilitating the involvement of Asian industry and government leaders in regional and worldwide EID-related organizations and conferences.

What are the Benefits of Implementing EID Best Practices?

Economic Benefits to Companies

Reduced regulatory penalties
Increased profitability and employee productivity
Enhanced public image
Improved energy and materials management
Improved access to information, markets, and investment

Environmental Benefits to Companies, Municipalities, and Neighboring Communities

Decreased pollution, wastes, and demand for natural resources
Increased efficiency in use of natural resources
Reduced amount of waste generated
Improved handling and disposal of waste generated

Social Benefits to Companies and Communities

Decreased worker dissatisfaction
Improved health and safety conditions
Enhanced quality of life
Increased employment opportunities
Increased community participation in industrial activities

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