Lastly, from an economic development perspective, this approach seeks to augment the comparative advantage of specific areas by more clearly defining, or branding, what they are and what they have to offer. Areas can become known not only for ecologically-sensitive products, but companies can themselves capitalize on their association with this area (if its brand becomes reputable). This may even lead to companies wanting to locate in a particular area because of its "green" image and the quality of life that may be available there.
As a concrete example (of which there aren't many), we could envision a wastewater treatment system that uses natural wetlands as part of the process. Algae could be grown on oxidation ponds, and then harvested from the effluent, dried, and used as fertilizer. In a more arid area a different wastewater treatment process would be necessary. The same goes for agricultural production: identifying the types of soils and the available precipitation can suggest appropriate crops that may not need subsidies (e.g., irrigation water from wells or local (often diverted) water bodies).
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