Cleaner Production Assessment of the Aluminium Industry

Abstract

Cleaner Production (CP) practices comprised environmental strategy perpetually applied in the production, processes, and services to bolster efficiency, safety, and environmental friendliness. Combining with the mindset of sustainable stocks and resources, this exercise of cleaner production provides advantages of minimum toxic wastes and residues. In this study, we prioritize this practice to be applied in the aluminum industry, of which cleaner production action has not yet been employed. This study aimed to assess the application of cleaner production in the aluminum industry. The method used is assessing cleaner production using the criteria of raw materials, production processes, water and wastewater, energy use, good housekeeping, solid waste and gas, human resources, and environmental performance. The assessment results of the cleaner production application indicate that the Mandiri industry type is generally at level 2 with a frequency of 13 industries. In general, SMAR’S is at level 3 with a frequency of 11 industries, and in the BLK industry, it is at level 2 with 11 industries. These results can be used as a recommendation for the government to increase cleaner production in the Jombang Regency.