Institutional contexts of environmental management: Water pollution control in Guangzhou, China

1994 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Wing-Hung Lo ◽  
Shui-Yan Tang
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Environmental Management ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Water Pollution Control ◽  
Institutional Contexts

Review and recommendations on a water pollution control framework for the pulp and paper sector in China

Water Policy ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-252
Author(s):  
Yun Song ◽  
Yifei Guo ◽  
Lin Zhang ◽  
Zhifang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Environmental Management ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
International Treaties ◽  
Water Pollution Control ◽  
Legal Enforcement ◽  
And Control

The pulp and paper sector has been a significant source of water pollution in China for many years. The Chinese government has made great efforts on water pollution control for the pulp and paper sector. While actively participating in various international treaties and conventions related to environmental management and pollution control in this sector, China has created a comprehensive environmental management framework, including several environmental policies, regulations and standards. This study reviews the current environmental framework for the management and control of water pollutants generated by the pulp and paper industry in China, with reference to relevant experiences. Apart from assessing the achievements that China has made, this study proposes some recommendations to further enhance water pollution control capacity and facilitate effective legal enforcement. Approaches such as improvements to environmental standards and permit systems, technical upgrading, cleaner production strategy, environmental monitoring improvements, integration of financing channels for environmental improvement, and enhancement of social responsibilities of enterprises are addressed.

Japanese experiences in water pollution control and wastewater treatment technologies

2000 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  
pp. 163-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Matsuo
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Environmental Management ◽  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Industrial Pollution ◽  
Environmental Legislation ◽  
Water Pollution Control ◽  
History Of ◽  
Treatment Technologies

The history of water pollution control and environmental management in Japan is outlined. Particular attention is paid to Minamata disease and other impacts of industrial pollution, and the consequent development of environmental legislation. The growth of sewerage systems and more recently of wastewater and sludge reuse are noted, before considering the application of the concept of life cycle assessment, which is increasingly central to the minimisation of environmental impacts.

Low-Cost Technology for Water Pollution Control in Developing Countries

1982 ◽  
Vol 14 (9-11) ◽  
pp. 1337-1352 ◽  
Author(s):  
G G Cillié
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Water Pollution Control ◽  
Local Labour ◽  
International Water ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
Local Materials

An estimated 80 % of all illnesses in developing countries is in one way or another related to water. In order to alleviate this most serious condition, the united Nations has initiated the “International Water Decade”, for which the estimated costs are $600 000 million, a sum which is far beyond any available means. By application of “low-cost technology” this sum could be reduced to $100 000 million which brings the objective within the reach of possibility. Details are given of the design and methods of construction of units which are best suited to the specific requirements and which would be simple, reliable and economical to operate. These can be constructed largely from local materials and by local labour. The need for appropriate training of both operators and the user population is stressed.

A Full-Scale Demonstration Food Waste and Sewage Sludge Co-Digestion Project at the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 (15) ◽  
pp. 3796-3806
Author(s):  
Robert Morton ◽  
James Ecker ◽  
Robert Hickey ◽  
Daniel Gary ◽  
Andy Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Control Plant ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Water Pollution Control

scholarly journals Adjusted Unit Value Transfer as a Tool for Raising Awareness on Ecosystem Services Provided by Constructed Wetlands for Water Pollution Control: An Italian Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1531
Author(s):  
Anacleto Rizzo ◽  
Giulio Conte ◽  
Fabio Masi
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Constructed Wetlands ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Water Pollution Control ◽  
Italian Case ◽  
Value Transfer ◽  
Unit Value

Constructed wetlands (CWs) are nature-based solutions (NBS) for water pollution control that can also be designed to be multipurpose in terms of additional ecosystem services (ESs), such as biodiversity support and social benefits. Awareness about additional ESs of CWs can be raised with value transfer (VT) methods for ESs monetization, in particular, the simplified adjusted unit VT method. A multi-criteria analysis (MCA) was performed to compare grey and green infrastructure alternatives for the management of a combined sewer overflow in the Buccinasco town (Italy), in which the criteria related to ESs were monetized with an adjusted VT method (B£ST software). The results highlighted the potential interest in the implementation of the green infrastructure in a new urban park, due to the activation of additional ESs of interest, such as health and recreational aspects. The results were also confirmed by a sensitivity analysis, which simulated the variation of preferences among different stakeholder groups (e.g., citizens, environmentalists). In conclusion, this work provided a transparent methodology to support decisions regarding green and grey infrastructure, allowing to evaluate additional ESs from the beginning of the decision stage with low cost and efforts.

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