Eco-efficiency in creating the ecological safety
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29015/cerem.120Keywords:
environment, efficiency, eco-efficiency, ecological safety, humanAbstract
The issue of eco-efficiency is associated with actions aimed at increasing the productivity of raw materials, natural resources and energy savings in production and at the same time offering environmentally friendly products and services. This kind of action is beneficial to businesses and the environment, as well as the society. By reducing the pressure on the environment, which source are production processes, consumption and investment, it is possible to reduce impact of anthropological risks and simultaneously ensuring ecological safety.
Article addresses the explanation of the possible connection of eco-efficiency and ecological safety. Considerations include the issue of terminology, as well as key elements of both concepts.
The thesis studies is: creating solutions for eco-efficiency is associated with constitute the ecological safetyReferences
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