The pollution prevention practices described here have been developed specifically for the chemical production industry and have been implemented in other chemical production facilities.
Pollution prevention is the reduction or elimination of discharges or emissions to the environment.
Pollution prevention is good business. While most pollution control strategies cost money, pollution prevention has saved many firms thousands of dollars in treatment and disposal costs alone. Many companies have already discovered the tremendous benefits of pollution prevention. Smaller companies can also benefit. Reduce vulnerability to lawsuits and improve its public image Generate income from wastes that can be sold.