110 Ways of modernising production systems includes the use of new, more ecofriendly materials, such as bioplastics, and the use of IT to allow for the collection of real-time data in order to monitor and reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION Sustainable production has become a need for companies in the modern world: by integrating sustainable practices into production, companies can reduce their environmental impact, decrease costs, and improve the reputation of their brand. Sustainable production involves designing and manufacturing products in a way that minimises environmental impact while maintaining high quality and safety. This includes the efficient use of resources, packaging and waste reduction, energy conservation and saving, and materials recycling. All of these practices help preserve natural resources and reduce the impact of manufacturing activities on the environment. Benefits of sustainable production Making production sustainable also has some advantages for companies, such as: the reduction of costs: companies that use less energy and water spend less money on these things or to dispose of waste; 3 to assess: valutare skilled: esperto the creation of jobs: the demand for skilled workers in green technologies and sustainable management increases. How can sustainable production be achieved? Apart from shifting to renewable energy sources and increasing recycling, sustainable production can also be achieved by updating production systems, integrating them with new technologies and periodically checking and assessing the environmental performance of the production cycles. Answer the questions. 1. Why should companies adopt sustainable practices? 4. How can a company benefit from sustainable production? 2. What does sustainable production consist in? 5. How can sustainable production create jobs? 3. Which practices are examples of sustainable production? 4 the increase of productivity: it is important for a company to make employees understand the importance of sustainability and its related practices, as they will probably give more support and engage more in their work, which would lead to increased productivity; 6. Apart from environmentally friendly practices, what are other ways to achieve sustainable production? Imagine you are a mayor and you want to convince the owner of the biggest company in your town to make production more sustainable. Write a speech to convince him and share it with the class. Include the words given. costs efficient environment modern productivity to recycle to reduce waste 5.1 CIVIC EDUCATION 261