The document discusses cleaner production concepts for chemical processing of silk. It defines cleaner production as a preventative approach to environmental management that applies preventative measures for environmentally friendly production to increase process efficiency and reduce risks. Some key applications discussed are conserving raw materials, water and energy and reducing toxicity of emissions and wastewater. The benefits outlined are reduction in raw material and energy consumption, less waste generation, lower treatment costs, and improved efficiency and product quality. Pollution prevention through source reduction rather than treatment is positioned as the best strategy. Various pollution prevention techniques for the silk processing industry are also highlighted.