Date of Award

1994

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Business Administration

Department

Business

First Advisor

Daniel W. Kemper

Second Advisor

Victor Beck

Third Advisor

Eric Zitelli

Abstract

This study focuses on the reasons for implementing a pollution prevention program, and the format that such an effort should take . The numerous laws and regulations created by government place a significant burden on the manufacture, handling, and use of hazardous substances, and significant resources are required of industry as a result.

Preventing pollution makes economic sense by increasing operating efficiencies and reducing the costs associated with pollution . Congress and the EPA have made pollution prevention a current priority. The EPA is incorporating pollution prevention into all aspects of the Agency's activities . With regard to industry, the EPA is relying on market incentives and cooperative efforts with industry to promote pollution prevention.

Industry, utility companies, and Union Electric have already taken significant steps to prevent pollution . However, it makes sense for Union Electric to formalize activities into a program which will improve the company' s approach in responding to regulatory and business incentives to pollution prevention. A formal program using an assessment process is the most effective way to identify opportunities and select successful alternatives to reduce pollution.

A pollution prevention program was developed to present the means to achieve pollution prevention in a way which meets the needs of the company while also fulfilling applicable regulatory requirements . The subjects reviewed the program, and in general, determined that it would be effective in achieving pollution prevention. Many specific, constructive comments and suggestions were provided and incorporated into the program .

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