Pollution prevention in the textile industries
Book
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OSTI ID:99387
- Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (United States)
Not surprisingly, the textile industry has faced increasing pressure regarding environmental and waste-related concerns as a result of the quantity and toxicity of generated wastewaters; this was illustrated in 1989 when the industry was listed among the top ten toxic waste generators in the US Environmental Protection Agency TRI report (for 1987 releases), the majority of toxics (52%) being released to water media. The industry has since made significant reductions in waste generation through equipment changes, recycling, and non-process-related measures such as housekeeping, as well as research and development activities centered on technology for waste minimization. Specific examples of these activities are discussed. Recent developments in the industry are providing for more recycle and reuse of process water and chemicals. Furthermore, interest in media other than the traditional water-based systems, such as solvents and foams, for chemical application is increasing. Accordingly, the industry is finding that, beyond meeting regulations, the potential economic gain through reductions in treatment costs and wasted resources is enormous.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 99387
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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