Methodology for calculating the ecological footprint in industries

Authors

  • Jorge Leiva Mas Facultad de Química y Farmacia. Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas
  • Iván Rodríguez Rico Facultad de Química y Farmacia. Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas
  • Pastora Martínez Nodal Centro de Estudio de Química Aplicada. Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas
  • Cándido Quintana Perez Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica. Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas

Keywords:

Ecological footprint, environmental performance

Abstract

The paper presents a methodology that can be used in industry to calculate the ecological footprint. The procedure takes into account international experience and adapting to the conditions of the Cuban sugar industry. The application of the methodology to measure the environmental performance of industry, this performance is influenced by technology, technological discipline and application of cleaner production measures. This tool allows space-time assessments of different industries.

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Published

2010-04-01

How to Cite

Leiva Mas, J., Rodríguez Rico, I., Martínez Nodal, P., & Quintana Perez, C. (2010). Methodology for calculating the ecological footprint in industries. Centro Azúcar Journal, 37(2). Retrieved from http://centroazucar.uclv.edu.cu/index.php/centro_azucar/article/view/413

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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