|
Showing 1 - 5 of
5 matches in All Departments
Catastrophic events such as the Bhopal, India tragedy and rising
incidences of cancer in areas neighboring industrial facilities
have heightened concern over the use of toxic chemicals in
manufacturing and industry, particularly with respect to long-term
exposure. While legislation and publicity have reduced the use of
some chemicals, risks remain that continue to threaten the health
of individuals worldwide. Based on the authors' research conducted
through their development of a program in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Toxic
Chemicals: Risk Prevention Through Use Reduction examines various
toxicity factors and proposes a plan to reduce the toxic impact of
these hazardous substances. Explores all factors that contribute to
toxicity The book begins by exploring the history of toxic chemical
release reporting programs, a trend growing out of the Bhopal
tragedy. It surveys their impact both in the United States through
the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program and in the 29 other
countries that maintain similar programs. Then, with the goal of
developing a rational method of prioritizing toxic chemicals for
reduction, the authors discuss mobility, persistence, and
bioconcentration adjustment factors and present a method for
integrating all of these factors to estimate the relative impact of
chemical release. Compares alternate emphases in existing programs
The book describes programs that concentrate on reducing the
release of chemicals with the greatest adverse toxic impact and
those that require companies to prepare pollution prevention plans
and set goals for reducing use or release. It also examines
technical assistance programs that help companies search for
alternative chemicals to use or process changes that eliminate the
use of toxic chemicals. In addition, it explores alternative
market-based approaches for achieving environmental protection.
Presents a workable plan for the future In the final chapters, the
authors lay out their proposed program for reducing the use of
toxic chemicals. This plan builds on the existing TRI program and
uses lessons learned from this and other programs. The combined
research assembled by the authors and their multifaceted approach
to the issue of chemical toxicity enables companies and policy
makers to move to the next level of toxic chemical use reduction,
resulting in a safer environment for future generations.
This book, designed to assist industrial engineers and managers in
making changes in purchasing, manufacturing, and waste handling
practices to reduce the costs and liabilities of waste disposal,
begins by defining waste minimization in the first two chapters. A
description of the economic and regulatory incentives a company has
for setting up a waste minimization program follows, and
unsuccessful projects are related. Based on these experiences, a
method is outlined for companies to use to establish a waste
minimization program and implement individual projects.
Catastrophic events such as the Bhopal, India tragedy and rising
incidences of cancer in areas neighboring industrial facilities
have heightened concern over the use of toxic chemicals in
manufacturing and industry, particularly with respect to long-term
exposure. While legislation and publicity have reduced the use of
some chemicals, risks remain that continue to threaten the health
of individuals worldwide. Based on the authors' research conducted
through their development of a program in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Toxic
Chemicals: Risk Prevention Through Use Reduction examines various
toxicity factors and proposes a plan to reduce the toxic impact of
these hazardous substances. Explores all factors that contribute to
toxicity The book begins by exploring the history of toxic chemical
release reporting programs, a trend growing out of the Bhopal
tragedy. It surveys their impact both in the United States through
the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program and in the 29 other
countries that maintain similar programs. Then, with the goal of
developing a rational method of prioritizing toxic chemicals for
reduction, the authors discuss mobility, persistence, and
bioconcentration adjustment factors and present a method for
integrating all of these factors to estimate the relative impact of
chemical release. Compares alternate emphases in existing programs
The book describes programs that concentrate on reducing the
release of chemicals with the greatest adverse toxic impact and
those that require companies to prepare pollution prevention plans
and set goals for reducing use or release. It also examines
technical assistance programs that help companies search for
alternative chemicals to use or process changes that eliminate the
use of toxic chemicals. In addition, it explores alternative
market-based approaches for achieving environmental protection.
Presents a workable plan for the future In the final chapters, the
authors lay out their proposed program for reducing the use of
toxic chemicals. This plan builds on the existing TRI program and
uses lessons learned from this and other programs. The combined
research assembled by the authors and their multifaceted approach
to the issue of chemical toxicity enables companies and policy
makers to move to the next level of toxic chemical use reduction,
resulting in a safer environment for future generations.
|
You may like...
Ab Wheel
R209
R149
Discovery Miles 1 490
|