The Chemical Industries Explains the production of petrochemical plastics, sulfuric acid and borate mining and processing, and highlights bulk handling and processing of chemicals as well as related safety and environmental monitoring activities. The Metal Plating and Finishing Industries Demonstrates surface preparation using sand blasting, vapor degreasing and various aqueous methods prior to finishing different metals via barrel, automated rack, and anodizing. Includes use of nonmetallic substrates. The Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Focuses on integrated circuit design, fabrication, and related ozone issues involving solvent handling, replacement or substitution, and shows innovative disassembly and recycling of obsolete computer components. The Papermaking Industry Addresses air, water and solid waste stream issues in a modern papermaking mill along with innovative recycling efforts.
Animation is used to clarify the pulping process and the kraft liquor recovery cycle.
Lead-based paint health issues are discussed. The Food and Agriculture Industries Surveys agricultural water issues, sugar cane and citrus processing in the Everglades, and features dairy farms and cheese making. Concludes with a case study highlighting reduced packaging wastes at McDonalds.