For as much as most human beings waste chemicals and products, you would think there would be more of a general concern regarding where exactly all the waste that human beings produce goes. The sad part is, if you asked people where chemical waste goes after it has been used, dumped, or discarded, most people probably would not be able to answer the question. The following information will provide a bit of insight as to where exactly our chemical waste goes after it has been disposed of, which should create quite an alarm for anyone who reads this blog post.
The truth is, if companies and people do not use a direct chemical waste disposal business that properly handles the disposing of chemical waste, much of the chemical waste that gets discarded ends up in the environment – polluting the soil, our water systems, and even the air you breathe. If you go through a legitimate chemical waste disposing company, then it will be taken to a safe location, or perhaps even back to the company’s central facility for safe storage and handling until it can be shipped off site, reused, and/or recycled, depending on the type of chemical waste being moved. The final disposition of the chemical waste can vary. The good news is that many of the waste streams can be recycled, and even some of those streams can be used for fuel.
What should cause concern and incite alarm is some of the other methods of chemical waste disposal, such as offsite incineration, which merely turns the chemical waste into a gaseous state and still releases toxins into the atmosphere. Another frightening concept is that some chemical waste is placed in hazardous waste landfills.
Why are chemical waste landfills such a terrible idea? Even though the idea is that the chemical waste seeps into the ground, it is in a controlled environment. Unfortunately, this could not be any further from the truth. Evidence shows that, even in a controlled landfill, chemical waste will continue to seep deep into the soil, which can spread, and even find its way into water systems and in areas where plants and vegetation have been planted in that soil.
The mere fact that the last two methods of chemical waste disposal use unsafe measures should be reason alone that all of us, and every single company that uses chemical products, makes sure that we take every step that concentrates on reducing chemical waste throughout our entire country. Ecolink can help you, and businesses that use chemical products, identify, and strategize ways to recycle, reuse, and reduce chemical waste. The unsafe disposal of chemical waste is a serious matter, and is it fortunate that we have a company like Ecolink that can help us find eco friendly, green alternative measures that will prevent or reduce chemical waste.
Is Chemical Usage a Safety Issue in the U.S.?
/in Chemical Safety/by Industrial DegreasersEnvironmental protection agencies need help, and part of that help can come from industrial businesses holding themselves more accountable for the types of chemical used at their facilities. Instead of taking the chances that a spill or leak will likely not occur, implement procedures that reduces your company’s chemical usage. Another option is to begin using eco friendly, green alternative chemicals, so when an accident like this occurs, it does not have nearly the same environmental impact as would a toxic-laced chemical. If your industrial business decides to remain ignorant or ambivalent to your pending chemical hazard, you will have no one to blame should a leak or spill occur.
Contact Ecolink today to find out how their Chemical Management can help your business reduce their chemical use, while saving money and improving safety for workers and the environment.
Custom Chemical Blending for Industrial Cleaning
/in Custom Blended Industrial Cleaners/by Industrial DegreasersWhat is custom chemical blending?
Custom chemical blending involves the amalgamation of a number of cleaning agents into one effective formula. Because custom chemical blending involves several different chemical solutions, it can be quite complicated to formulate, which is why not many industrial cleaning companies offer the solution. If your industrial organization requires custom chemical blending solutions for its products, it is imperative that a company is selected that can blend different kinds of cleaning solvents, or else the blended solvents could have an adverse effect on your industrial components, rendering them unusable.
Another wonderful benefit to having Ecolink assist with your company’s custom chemical blending needs is the chemical and technical consulting you will receive from the experts at Ecolink, which is offered to all Ecolink clients free of charge. Ecolink consultation includes help, assistance, and/or expert guidance regarding how to incorporate custom chemical blending agents into your industrial company’s chemical cleaning solutions fold. With the assistance of Ecolink, your industrial business will have in its possession the most optimum method of custom chemical blending available, effectively maximizing your industrial company’s efforts concerning the industrial cleaning of its products.
Where Does Chemical Waste Go?
/in Chemical waste/by Industrial DegreasersThe truth is, if companies and people do not use a direct chemical waste disposal business that properly handles the disposing of chemical waste, much of the chemical waste that gets discarded ends up in the environment – polluting the soil, our water systems, and even the air you breathe. If you go through a legitimate chemical waste disposing company, then it will be taken to a safe location, or perhaps even back to the company’s central facility for safe storage and handling until it can be shipped off site, reused, and/or recycled, depending on the type of chemical waste being moved. The final disposition of the chemical waste can vary. The good news is that many of the waste streams can be recycled, and even some of those streams can be used for fuel.
What should cause concern and incite alarm is some of the other methods of chemical waste disposal, such as offsite incineration, which merely turns the chemical waste into a gaseous state and still releases toxins into the atmosphere. Another frightening concept is that some chemical waste is placed in hazardous waste landfills.
Why are chemical waste landfills such a terrible idea? Even though the idea is that the chemical waste seeps into the ground, it is in a controlled environment. Unfortunately, this could not be any further from the truth. Evidence shows that, even in a controlled landfill, chemical waste will continue to seep deep into the soil, which can spread, and even find its way into water systems and in areas where plants and vegetation have been planted in that soil.
The mere fact that the last two methods of chemical waste disposal use unsafe measures should be reason alone that all of us, and every single company that uses chemical products, makes sure that we take every step that concentrates on reducing chemical waste throughout our entire country. Ecolink can help you, and businesses that use chemical products, identify, and strategize ways to recycle, reuse, and reduce chemical waste. The unsafe disposal of chemical waste is a serious matter, and is it fortunate that we have a company like Ecolink that can help us find eco friendly, green alternative measures that will prevent or reduce chemical waste.
What are the Types of Industrial Pollution?
/in Industrial Pollution/by Industrial DegreasersSeveral other types of industrial pollutants exist, but the ones listed above are the most abundant. Fortunately, industrial businesses have companies like Ecolink at their disposal, which researches, defines, and makes available the names of harmful industrial pollutions, and the reasons why these pollutants need to be eliminated. Ecolink also provides ideas and methods for transitioning to eco friendly, green alternative chemical solutions – from which all industrial companies can benefit, saving time, energy, money and the environment.
Understanding the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry
/in Green Chemistry/by Industrial DegreasersGreen chemistry is a method of chemistry devoted to the principles of securing eco-friendly, green alternative chemical concoctions that can be used in place of the hazardous, toxic chemicals still used by industrial businesses. There are twelve principles involved in green chemistry. Read on to learn about their importance, and what they are.
Why Is Green Chemistry Important?
Green chemistry speaks to the improvement of industrial chemical use by replacing toxic chemicals with safer, more eco-friendly alternatives to decrease the harm to the environment and human health. The principles of green chemistry are an effort to educate industrial companies on the importance of implementing greener practices and products into their company, encouraging them to transition to green alternative chemical solutions.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry
The following list details the 12 principles of green chemistry and provides insight into what each principle means.
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