Cleaner production strategies applied to a cosmetics industry

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https://doi.org/10.22279/navus.v16.2075

Abstract

Considering the generation of waste and effluents and the difficulties in relation to environmental adaptations affected by small businesses focused on the manufacture of cosmetics, this study aims to propose cleaner production strategies in the hair conditioner manufacturing process of a cosmetics company. . The methodology is a preliminary stage based on the analysis of scientific articles and subsequent field research in the industry, with the aim of providing a basis and establishing a line of connection between the data collected on site. From this, a flowchart of the production process was created, highlighting the steps relevant to the manufacture of conditioners. Through the proposition of Cleaner Production strategies, the results showed that the greatest opportunities for improvement in the cosmetic industry are related to reducing the waste of inputs in the production and labeling of the conditioner, through good operational practices. It is also worth highlighting the potential for technological innovations, water reuse and adoption of biodegradable packaging, making it necessary, for this purpose, to carry out a forecast study to prioritize and deepen such actions.

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Author Biographies

Ana Mary Oliveira de Souza, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)

Mestranda em Meio Ambiente, Águas e Saneamento (MAASA).

Girlane Souza da Silva Santos, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)

Mestranda em Meio Ambiente, Águas e Saneamento (MAASA).

Fábio Ribeiro de Oliveira, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia da Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL)

Doutor em Sistemas de Gestão.

Stéfane Moreira de Queirós Santos, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)

Graduanda em Engenharia Química.

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2025-06-12

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