製造業是全球最大的污染源之一，而且隨著消費者對產品的需求不斷增長，這種情況不太可能改變。工業過程，尤其是採礦業和製造業，歷來是土壤污染的主要原因，預計到 2030 年化學品（不包括藥品）的使用量將增加 85%。然而，製造商在氣候行動方面絕不能袖手旁觀。他們必須積極減少浪費並促進永續土地利用。透過減少浪費，社區可以獲得更好的保護，並且不會受到那些透過減少污染和保護自然生態系統的活動帶頭改善該地區環境健康的企業的負面影響。
How can manufacturers take a leading role? Firstly, they can decrease their ecological footprints and use land sustainably by reducing waste, beginning with recycling, composting, and responsible consumption. According to McKinsey & Co., the world needs an additional 70-80 million hectares of land to fulfil humanity’s needs for food and fuel. Where will this habitable land come from? While this is a problem for everyone, manufacturers must act swiftly to establish a solid foundation for sustainable land use soon and set the benchmark for other sectors to follow.
以下是如何採用綠色製造技術和遵循循環經濟原則的方法，例如最大限度地減少浪費、促進產品再利用以及優化資源效率，以實現更負責任的土地管理和土地再生方法。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strategies for Sustainable Land Use in Manufacturing
How Can Waste Be Transformed Into Value in Industrial Land Use?
Waste can be transformed into value in industrial land use by repurposing materials, reclaiming brownfield sites, using byproducts for energy or construction, and integrating circular economy principles into site development.
What Are the Benefits of Sustainable Land Use for Manufacturers?
Sustainable land use helps manufacturers reduce environmental risks, lower operational costs, improve compliance with ESG standards, enhance brand reputation, and unlock new revenue through waste-to-value innovations.
How Does Land Use Planning Support Environmental Sustainability?
Land use planning supports environmental sustainability by reducing habitat disruption, managing resources efficiently, preventing soil and water pollution, and enabling the reuse of existing industrial sites.
What is the Role of the Circular Economy in Sustainable Land Use?
The circular economy plays a key role in sustainable land use by promoting material reuse, minimising waste, and encouraging closed-loop systems where land, resources, and infrastructure are optimised for long-term use.
What Are Examples of Waste-to-value Strategies in Manufacturing?
Examples include using manufacturing byproducts for energy generation, converting industrial waste into raw materials for other processes, and reclaiming land for green spaces or renewable energy installations.
How Can Brownfield Sites Be Repurposed for Sustainable Use?
Brownfield sites can be repurposed through soil remediation, infrastructure upgrades, and integration of sustainable design principles, turning unused or contaminated land into productive, eco-friendly industrial or community assets.
How Does Sustainable Land Use Contribute to Esg Goals?
Sustainable land use contributes to ESG goals by reducing environmental impact (E), supporting local communities through responsible development (S), and aligning land management with transparent governance practices (G).
What Challenges Do Companies Face in Implementing Sustainable Land Use Strategies?
Challenges include high remediation costs, regulatory complexity, lack of technical expertise, stakeholder resistance, and limited access to sustainable materials or financing options for site redevelopment.
