An Integrated Approach to Cleaner Production

In this chapter, the concept of Cleaner Production is explored as an industrial operationalization of the Sustainable Development. An overview is provided of the developments from environmental end-of-pipe technology via clean technology to an integrated approach in the business management. The concept of Cleaner Production will be illustrated by two case studies-one from Sweden and other one from The Netherlands. Finally, refection will be given to the need of development towards a Cleaner Production paradigm for industrial business management reorientation for sustainability.