1. | the use of low-waste technology; |
2. | the use of less hazardous substances; |
3. | the furthering of recovery and recycling of substances generated and used in the process and of waste, where appropriate; |
4. | comparable processes, facilities or methods of operation which have been tried with success on an industrial scale; |
5. | technological advances and changes in scientific knowledge and understanding; |
6. | the nature, effects and volume of the emissions concerned; |
7. | the commissioning dates for new or existing installations; |
8. | the length of time needed to introduce the best available technique; |
9. | the consumption and nature of raw materials (including water) used in the process and energy efficiency; |
10. | the need to prevent or reduce to a minimum the overall impact of the emissions on the environment and the risks to it; |
11. | the need to prevent accidents and to minimise the consequences for the environment; |
12. | information published by public international organisations. |