CSU Faculty Upskill on Cleaner Production Technology

Fourteen (14)Caraga State University (CSU) faculty members from the different colleges were trained on Cleaner Production Technology (CPT) last September 11-13, 2017 at the Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City. The training was sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology –Caraga Region which aims to capacitate local pool of consultants and create a CPT team in the region.

During the training CPT was introduced as a tool to determine how a production facility can conserve raw materials, water, energy, eliminate toxic raw materials, and reduce the quantity and toxicity of all emissions and wastes at source. A visit to a micro enterprises facility was also conducted for the participants to have a hands-on experience on how the assessment can be done.

The technology and innovation aim to help the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region to attenuate negative environmental impact and risk to human lives.The Resource Speakers were Engr. Andre Paolo Lim and Engr. Concordia L. Naldoza from Summit Consultancy and Research Services Inc. CMG /piaea