Plan, Do, Check, Act
Most EMS are built on the "Plan, Do, Check, Act" model. This model leads to continual improvement. By clicking on each part of the EMS process, you will be redirected to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website for additional explanation:
PlanPlanning, including identifying environmental aspects and establishing goals DoImplementing, including training and operational controls
CheckChecking, including monitoring and corrective action
ActReviewing, including progress reviews and acting to make needed changes to the EMS.
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The implementation of recycling programs throughout all city agencies is an example of an EMS in action.
The use of renewable and alternative
energy sources is another example
of an EMS best practice.
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