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How is chemical waste treated? Chemical waste can be treated through four different methods; chemical, physical, thermal, and biological. Different methods of treatment are selected based on the chemical waste involved. You can read more in our summary here: https://enva.link/BYiv #hazardouswaste #chemicals #compliance

🔍 Top pollutants across the EU’s industrial facilities | Insights from the European Environment Agency and our Industrial Facilities Database   The bar chart shows the top 3 pollutants per industry exceeding the pollutant limits across the EU in 2021, ranked by the percentage an average facility discharges each pollutant relative to the pollutant’s limit.   For example, an average facility in the chemicals sector exceeds the 2 billion kg/yr chloride compounds pollutant limit by 91.8 billion kg/yr, or 4,600% above the limit. However, these volumes are not reported per m3 of wastewater discharged.   Chloride compounds are most frequently found within the top 3 pollutants. These are produced during chemical manufacturing through chemical reactants containing chloride ions, e.g., hydrochloric acid, or forming as a by-product of the chemical reaction.   Explore the data in more detail on our WaterData industrial facilities database, which has recently been updated to include US and EU discharge information up until 2021, meaning it now contains details for over 11,000 industrial facilities worldwide! 🌍   To explore the database for yourself, book your WaterData demo today via the link in the comments below and receive a complementary guided tour! 👇   #Pollutants #WaterIndustry #ChemicalIndustry

Chemical producers are stepping up their efforts to measure and monitor greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain as 2030 targets creep ever closer. Last year, TfS - TOGETHER FOR SUSTAINABILITY AISBL released a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Guideline to calculate chemical product emissions, providing vital data for identifying, tracking and reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions. Jennifer Jewson, Chief Procurement Officer at LyondellBasell and TfS President, said: "Scope 3 targets are an area where companies are not in complete control. I think a lot of companies are a little intimidated by it and don’t have a Scope 3 ambition [as a result]. Initiatives such as TfS help address that by providing a strong foundation of good processes, good data and good measurement." #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SupplyChain #EmissionsReduction #Scope3 https://lnkd.in/eqc8_se2

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to require enhanced #PFAS reporting to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). TRI data is reported to the EPA annually by facilities in industry sectors such as manufacturing, metal mining, electric power generation, chemical manufacturing, and hazardous waste treatment. Any of these sectors that make or use any of the 189 TRI-listed PFAS will no longer be able to avoid disclosing the quantities of PFAS they manage or release into the environment. https://bit.ly/3tKckvQ #foreverchemicals #productcompliance #supplychain

There is no doubt that multiple PFAS destruction solutions are needed to combat the widespread PFAS contamination globally. This American Chemical Society article summarizes the different technology companies each working to destroy PFAS.

In the face of looming regulations and growing liability risks, companies are seeking help in managing waste containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” #PFAS #Sustainability #Riskmanagement

As the demand for lithium-ion batteries surges in EV and electrification markets, we've expanded our coverage of battery processing and chemical companies' efforts in this space. Our battery columnist Barry Perlmutter has been a tremendous resource in this area. However, every emerging industry brings challenges. We've explored crucial issues like: --Environmental impact of mining --Safety concerns (e.g., our recent coverage of a battery fire in South Korea) --Potential increase in environmental PFAS due to battery processing (new article posted yesterday) Interested in the latest findings? Read our most recent article on the link between battery processing and PFAS levels. https://lnkd.in/e_b7uydu #BatteryTechnology #Sustainability #ChemicalIndustry #EVs #PFAS

ELIMINATING TOXIC & HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN MINING AND INDUSTRY MAINTENANCE From a decade of research HAMMERSLEY have developed highly effective industrial cleaning and maintenance products that are Non-toxic, Non-flammable and Biodegradable to be safe for workers health and non-harmful to the environment. #OH&S #toxicchemicals #hazardouschemicals #minemaintenance #industrialmaintenance #environmentalmanagement #maratimemaintenance  #ESG #safetymanagement 

Among the various environmental concerns, the management of hazardous substances like Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene (collectively known as BWON compounds) holds significant importance due to their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. More and more companies are turning to gaskets and sealing technologies to mitigate the release of these emissions. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e3U6B__i Written by Angelica Pajkovic from Teadit Group with help from Mark Ruffin, Tim G., and Bronson Pate. #Emissions #Sustainability #Environmental #Safety