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Efficient water use in industries: cases from the Indian agro-based pulp and paper mills.
- Source :
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Journal of environmental management [J Environ Manage] 2009 Jan; Vol. 90 (1), pp. 265-73. Date of Electronic Publication: 2008 Feb 20. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Agro-based pulp and paper mills in India are one of the most polluting industries; in addition, they are high consumers of raw water. Growing scarcity of high quality freshwater as well as stringent regulatory standards is compelling these units to explore appropriate water management options. Based on data obtained through a questionnaire survey and plant visits, this work provides an overview of the water use and effluent treatment status in Indian agro-residue and recycled pulp and paper mills. The challenges faced by this sector are reviewed and practices adopted by progressive units to minimize freshwater use are illustrated through case studies.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0301-4797
- Volume :
- 90
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of environmental management
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18077079
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2007.09.001