This work displays a reflection on conceptual changes of the development/implementation of Eco-Technology from an Industrial Ecology perspective. Initially, the fundamentals of the concepts Cleaner Technology and Eco-Technology are discussed. An extensive bibliographic review of non-conventional technologies is presented for positioning Production in a strategic context. Drawing on examples from heavy metal attenuation, such as chromium from tannery industry, this work discusses the need of including scientific research on the concept of Industrial Ecology, by means of the development of Eco-Technologies. This paper brings to discussion a clear definition of Eco-Technology employing a proposition for application of these technologies to industrial sectors in South Brazil. The work attributes great responsability to professionals who may estimulate sinergistic actions in industries, regarding the disposal and effluent treatment, as alternative to the present isolated practices.
Industrial ecology; regional; cleaner production
