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Proactive approach to pollution prevention

Journal Article · · Pollution Engineering; (United States)
OSTI ID:6778199
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  1. Dow USA, Midland, MI (United States)
Pollution prevention has become a mandate for manufacturing companies across the country. The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 provides a hierarchy of four basic means to prevent pollution: source reduction, recycling, treatment and disposal. The author presents examples of pollution prevention practices in a number of manufacturing plants. She concludes that although pollution prevention requires a large expenditure of manpower, time and money, the companies reap benefits for themselves and their employees by avoiding possible risks to human health and the environment.
OSTI ID:
6778199
Journal Information:
Pollution Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Pollution Engineering; (United States) Vol. 25:4; ISSN PLENBW; ISSN 0032-3640
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English