Chemists Without Borders Blog Barriers To Pollution Prevention | Chemical & Engineering News

Barriers To Pollution Prevention | Chemical & Engineering NewsHere's an interesting piece by Cheryl Hogue of C&EN about a study by the Environmental Protection Agency. The study finds that "many industrial facilities aren't acting to prevent the release of toxic chemicals because they aren't aware of less hazardous alternatives."HERE'S WHAT KEEPS INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES FROM PREVENTING POLLUTIONMany cite lack of information about less toxic chemicals or alternative technology.a Includes customer demand and unsuccessful efforts to reduce pollution. SOURCE: EPA, Toxic Release Inventory data for 2014Credit: Adapted from EPAIf that is true in the United States, is it also true in developing countries? If so, how might we help developing countries become more aware, and implement alternatives? All ideas welcome.Peace,Bego Gerber