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The urgency of the paper. Environmental protections politics is formed by Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the Statement of principles for the Sustainable Management in international, Europe Union's program for sustainable development in regional and Lithuania's sustainable development plan – in national aspects. Total quality management and preventive environmental management principles are closely related – their essence is development of continuous improvement cycle with involvement of all employees of organization. These principles have the same goal: waste elimination or reduction. Total quality management defines the waste as lost time, including such indicators as inventory, number of defects and customer complaints; preventive environmental management defines the waste as pollution and inefficient resource consumption. Both total quality management and preventive environmental management help to increase profit and competitive advantage by implementation of systems approach enabling to improve economic indicators and to reduce negative impact on the environment. The main objective of this survey is to research the motivation for establishing environmental management systems in Vilnius service companies. The framework was divided in two parts – theoretic ant practical. The theoretic part consisted of main EMS theories, characteristics, concept of motivation, also environmental labeling characterization. Practical part was a survey in Vilnius service – providing companies. The conclusions were drawn and hypothesis was evaluated.

The urgency of the paper. Environmental protections politics is formed by Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the Statement of principles for the Sustainable Management in international, Europe Union's program for sustainable development in regional and Lithuania's sustainable development plan – in national aspects. Total quality management and preventive environmental management principles are closely related – their essence is development of continuous improvement cycle with involvement of all employees of organization. These principles have the same goal: waste elimination or reduction. Total quality management defines the waste as lost time, including such indicators as inventory, number of defects and customer complaints; preventive environmental management defines the waste as pollution and inefficient resource consumption. Both total quality management and preventive environmental management help to increase profit and competitive advantage by implementation of systems approach enabling to improve economic indicators and to reduce negative impact on the environment. The main objective of this survey is to research the motivation for establishing environmental management systems in Vilnius service companies. The framework was divided in two parts – theoretic ant practical. The theoretic part consisted of main EMS theories, characteristics, concept of motivation, also environmental labeling characterization. Practical part was a survey in Vilnius service – providing companies. The conclusions were drawn and hypothesis was evaluated.

During integration into the European Union the enterprises of Lithuania will have to follow internationally accepted standards and the environmental ones as well. Environmental management systems are onc of moslly used voluntary environmental means. Only 48 Lithuanian enterprises (0,1 percent of all enterprises) have already implemented these systems. In order to facilitate this process an investigation of motivation, utility and difficulties of environmental management system implementation was performed. Lithuanian enterprises that have environmental management systems certificated according to ISO 14001 standards requirements were analyzed. The analysis shows that the reduction of environmental hazards and costs, increase of competitive ability, the requirements of business partners and efforts to improve their image are the main motives of implementing environmental management systems. Lack of knowledge, the absence of an unanimous record methodology of the system implementation and maintenance costs, lack of governmental support and the shortage of financial and technical resources hinder a faster implementation of environmental management systems. It is recommended to Lithuanian organizations to create integrated environmental and quality management system (ISO 14001 and ISO 9001). Lithuanian government supports financially the implementation of this type of systems. It is proposed to government to support the eco-Iabelling of Lithuanian products too, because more than 20 % of examined enterprises are planning to implement environmental certification of their products. It is recommended to create National programme of consumer education. It is advisable to incorporate a provision into Public purchases law, which lets to keep enterprise's environmental and quality management systems and eco-Iabel as a competitive advantage.

During integration into the European Union the enterprises of Lithuania will have to follow internationally accepted standards and the environmental ones as well. Environmental management systems are onc of moslly used voluntary environmental means. Only 48 Lithuanian enterprises (0,1 percent of all enterprises) have already implemented these systems. In order to facilitate this process an investigation of motivation, utility and difficulties of environmental management system implementation was performed. Lithuanian enterprises that have environmental management systems certificated according to ISO 14001 standards requirements were analyzed. The analysis shows that the reduction of environmental hazards and costs, increase of competitive ability, the requirements of business partners and efforts to improve their image are the main motives of implementing environmental management systems. Lack of knowledge, the absence of an unanimous record methodology of the system implementation and maintenance costs, lack of governmental support and the shortage of financial and technical resources hinder a faster implementation of environmental management systems. It is recommended to Lithuanian organizations to create integrated environmental and quality management system (ISO 14001 and ISO 9001). Lithuanian government supports financially the implementation of this type of systems. It is proposed to government to support the eco-Iabelling of Lithuanian products too, because more than 20 % of examined enterprises are planning to implement environmental certification of their products. It is recommended to create National programme of consumer education. It is advisable to incorporate a provision into Public purchases law, which lets to keep enterprise's environmental and quality management systems and eco-Iabel as a competitive advantage.

During integration into the European Union the enterprises of Lithuania will have to follow internationally accepted standards and the environmental ones as well. Environmental management systems are onc of moslly used voluntary environmental means. Only 48 Lithuanian enterprises (0,1 percent of all enterprises) have already implemented these systems. In order to facilitate this process an investigation of motivation, utility and difficulties of environmental management system implementation was performed. Lithuanian enterprises that have environmental management systems certificated according to ISO 14001 standards requirements were analyzed. The analysis shows that the reduction of environmental hazards and costs, increase of competitive ability, the requirements of business partners and efforts to improve their image are the main motives of implementing environmental management systems. Lack of knowledge, the absence of an unanimous record methodology of the system implementation and maintenance costs, lack of governmental support and the shortage of financial and technical resources hinder a faster implementation of environmental management systems. It is recommended to Lithuanian organizations to create integrated environmental and quality management system (ISO 14001 and ISO 9001). Lithuanian government supports financially the implementation of this type of systems. It is proposed to government to support the eco-Iabelling of Lithuanian products too, because more than 20 % of examined enterprises are planning to implement environmental certification of their products. It is recommended to create National programme of consumer education. It is advisable to incorporate a provision into Public purchases law, which lets to keep enterprise's environmental and quality management systems and eco-Iabel as a competitive advantage.

During integration into the European Union the enterprises of Lithuania will have to follow internationally accepted standards and the environmental ones as well. Environmental management systems are onc of moslly used voluntary environmental means. Only 48 Lithuanian enterprises (0,1 percent of all enterprises) have already implemented these systems. In order to facilitate this process an investigation of motivation, utility and difficulties of environmental management system implementation was performed. Lithuanian enterprises that have environmental management systems certificated according to ISO 14001 standards requirements were analyzed. The analysis shows that the reduction of environmental hazards and costs, increase of competitive ability, the requirements of business partners and efforts to improve their image are the main motives of implementing environmental management systems. Lack of knowledge, the absence of an unanimous record methodology of the system implementation and maintenance costs, lack of governmental support and the shortage of financial and technical resources hinder a faster implementation of environmental management systems. It is recommended to Lithuanian organizations to create integrated environmental and quality management system (ISO 14001 and ISO 9001). Lithuanian government supports financially the implementation of this type of systems. It is proposed to government to support the eco-Iabelling of Lithuanian products too, because more than 20 % of examined enterprises are planning to implement environmental certification of their products. It is recommended to create National programme of consumer education. It is advisable to incorporate a provision into Public purchases law, which lets to keep enterprise's environmental and quality management systems and eco-Iabel as a competitive advantage.

This paper deals with the development of waste management legislation and its impact on the results of waste treatment. Together with the progress that was achieved in waste management, existing problems and new tools that are needed to meet them are examined. An overview of hazardous waste management regulations in the EU and Lithuania is made. It was found that the tax on waste products encourages recycling of hazardous waste (scrap tires) thus saving money for transport companies and ensures successful operation of waste recycling companies.

This paper deals with the development of waste management legislation and its impact on the results of waste treatment. Together with the progress that was achieved in waste management, existing problems and new tools that are needed to meet them are examined. An overview of hazardous waste management regulations in the EU and Lithuania is made. It was found that the tax on waste products encourages recycling of hazardous waste (scrap tires) thus saving money for transport companies and ensures successful operation of waste recycling companies.

SUMMARY The Ethical Environment Protection Tools brinks in big input into transform environmental policy. These means can not change traditional environmental policy but they can become an effective part of this policy which helps to deal with environmental problems more effective. Mostly prevalent ethical environmental methods in the world and Europe are Eco-Labelling, Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit System - EMAS, voluntary environmental agreements and product Ecodesign. The object of research: possibilities of Ethical Environment Protection Tools in Kaunas region. Size of work is 58 sheets; there are 3 charts and 17 pictures presented. Formulating these basics conclusions: Mostly prevalent Eco-Labelling in Lithuania, introducing Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001, 0,28 percent companies are using it at this time, realizable voluntary environmental agreements. However, Lithuania is passive taking part in Europe ethical environmental methods such as: ES Eco-Labelling or EMAS, realization. During empirical exploratory termed, that 86 percent citizens get not enough information about environment means realization in companies. So, possibilities of ethical environment means developmental in Lithuania are not fully use, because it is not enough information and political initiatives.

SUMMARY The Ethical Environment Protection Tools brinks in big input into transform environmental policy. These means can not change traditional environmental policy but they can become an effective part of this policy which helps to deal with environmental problems more effective. Mostly prevalent ethical environmental methods in the world and Europe are Eco-Labelling, Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit System - EMAS, voluntary environmental agreements and product Ecodesign. The object of research: possibilities of Ethical Environment Protection Tools in Kaunas region. Size of work is 58 sheets; there are 3 charts and 17 pictures presented. Formulating these basics conclusions: Mostly prevalent Eco-Labelling in Lithuania, introducing Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001, 0,28 percent companies are using it at this time, realizable voluntary environmental agreements. However, Lithuania is passive taking part in Europe ethical environmental methods such as: ES Eco-Labelling or EMAS, realization. During empirical exploratory termed, that 86 percent citizens get not enough information about environment means realization in companies. So, possibilities of ethical environment means developmental in Lithuania are not fully use, because it is not enough information and political initiatives.

According to the National Energy Independence Strategy, renewable energy sources in Lithuania will have to reach 45 % of final energy balance by 2030. This will also increase the consumption of biofuel and in result generated ash quantity from wood fuel. According to the statistics in Lithuania, more than 30 % wood biofuel ash (waste codes 10 01 01 and 10 01 03) are disposed of in landfills, thus not exploiting the potential of the trace elements contained in wood ash to produce value-added products. The paper analyzes scientific, practical literature and legislation related to the formation and management of wood biofuel ash. Also, the most widely used ash handling methods in Lithuania and newly proposed ways of handling ash, especially their secondary uses. In research methodology developed and proposed an integrated management system (feedback-feed-forward control system) that would help companies burning wood biofuels or waste managers to reduce the amount of ash disposed of in landfills. Industrial ecology tools (prevention and industrial symbiosis) were applied for wood biofuel ash management within the selected company's UAB "Litesko" department Biržų šiluma; the feasibility analysis of proposed alternatives was performed. The results of this analysis help to understand which industries can interact with each other in order to increase the use of biofuel ash for new products production. For example, the work analyzes an alternative that aims to improve the quality of sewage sludge compost by composting it with wood biofuel ash waste due to the presence suitable for fertilization and useful organic and inorganic materials in these ashes. Proposed preventive measures of the proposed environmental management system can contribute to the reduction of air pollution, increase of efficiency of use of resources (biofuel, diesel fuel) and gain economic benefit.

According to the National Energy Independence Strategy, renewable energy sources in Lithuania will have to reach 45 % of final energy balance by 2030. This will also increase the consumption of biofuel and in result generated ash quantity from wood fuel. According to the statistics in Lithuania, more than 30 % wood biofuel ash (waste codes 10 01 01 and 10 01 03) are disposed of in landfills, thus not exploiting the potential of the trace elements contained in wood ash to produce value-added products. The paper analyzes scientific, practical literature and legislation related to the formation and management of wood biofuel ash. Also, the most widely used ash handling methods in Lithuania and newly proposed ways of handling ash, especially their secondary uses. In research methodology developed and proposed an integrated management system (feedback-feed-forward control system) that would help companies burning wood biofuels or waste managers to reduce the amount of ash disposed of in landfills. Industrial ecology tools (prevention and industrial symbiosis) were applied for wood biofuel ash management within the selected company's UAB "Litesko" department Biržų šiluma; the feasibility analysis of proposed alternatives was performed. The results of this analysis help to understand which industries can interact with each other in order to increase the use of biofuel ash for new products production. For example, the work analyzes an alternative that aims to improve the quality of sewage sludge compost by composting it with wood biofuel ash waste due to the presence suitable for fertilization and useful organic and inorganic materials in these ashes. Proposed preventive measures of the proposed environmental management system can contribute to the reduction of air pollution, increase of efficiency of use of resources (biofuel, diesel fuel) and gain economic benefit.

According to the National Energy Independence Strategy, renewable energy sources in Lithuania will have to reach 45 % of final energy balance by 2030. This will also increase the consumption of biofuel and in result generated ash quantity from wood fuel. According to the statistics in Lithuania, more than 30 % wood biofuel ash (waste codes 10 01 01 and 10 01 03) are disposed of in landfills, thus not exploiting the potential of the trace elements contained in wood ash to produce value-added products. The paper analyzes scientific, practical literature and legislation related to the formation and management of wood biofuel ash. Also, the most widely used ash handling methods in Lithuania and newly proposed ways of handling ash, especially their secondary uses. In research methodology developed and proposed an integrated management system (feedback-feed-forward control system) that would help companies burning wood biofuels or waste managers to reduce the amount of ash disposed of in landfills. Industrial ecology tools (prevention and industrial symbiosis) were applied for wood biofuel ash management within the selected company's UAB "Litesko" department Biržų šiluma; the feasibility analysis of proposed alternatives was performed. The results of this analysis help to understand which industries can interact with each other in order to increase the use of biofuel ash for new products production. For example, the work analyzes an alternative that aims to improve the quality of sewage sludge compost by composting it with wood biofuel ash waste due to the presence suitable for fertilization and useful organic and inorganic materials in these ashes. Proposed preventive measures of the proposed environmental management system can contribute to the reduction of air pollution, increase of efficiency of use of resources (biofuel, diesel fuel) and gain economic benefit.

According to the National Energy Independence Strategy, renewable energy sources in Lithuania will have to reach 45 % of final energy balance by 2030. This will also increase the consumption of biofuel and in result generated ash quantity from wood fuel. According to the statistics in Lithuania, more than 30 % wood biofuel ash (waste codes 10 01 01 and 10 01 03) are disposed of in landfills, thus not exploiting the potential of the trace elements contained in wood ash to produce value-added products. The paper analyzes scientific, practical literature and legislation related to the formation and management of wood biofuel ash. Also, the most widely used ash handling methods in Lithuania and newly proposed ways of handling ash, especially their secondary uses. In research methodology developed and proposed an integrated management system (feedback-feed-forward control system) that would help companies burning wood biofuels or waste managers to reduce the amount of ash disposed of in landfills. Industrial ecology tools (prevention and industrial symbiosis) were applied for wood biofuel ash management within the selected company's UAB "Litesko" department Biržų šiluma; the feasibility analysis of proposed alternatives was performed. The results of this analysis help to understand which industries can interact with each other in order to increase the use of biofuel ash for new products production. For example, the work analyzes an alternative that aims to improve the quality of sewage sludge compost by composting it with wood biofuel ash waste due to the presence suitable for fertilization and useful organic and inorganic materials in these ashes. Proposed preventive measures of the proposed environmental management system can contribute to the reduction of air pollution, increase of efficiency of use of resources (biofuel, diesel fuel) and gain economic benefit.

This paper presents the research of angling management in Lithuania. There are some examples of successful management of angling in other countries as well as recreational fishing role in sustainable development. The research also reveals the current angling management problems in Lithuania in the legal, organizational and environmental levels. To identify weaknesses in the angling management there was executed survey of really stakeholders. Totally the 825 anglers took part in it and their opinions are presented here. The thesis consists of an introduction, ten chapters, conclusions and recommendations, and used references. Paper can be divided into two main parts. The first part presents the current situation of recreational fishing in Lithuania and the world, also discusses the angling legislation and stocks of fish resources in general. The second part discusses the angling management and reveals aspects of the management problems and shortcomings, and introduces the anglers views on governance issues. Also there are evaluating the economic potential of the recreational fishing in the public and the private sector. The study set out that recreational fishing management is ineffective in Lithuania. The governance is using only a small part of possible advantages and benefits from recreational fishing. After conclusions of research you can find the recommendations to solve identified problems of management. This paper would be useful and interesting for ichtiologists, recreational fishing and tourism specialists, environmental protection and fishery specialists and also for anglers.