Environmental R&D shifts to pollution prevention

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Pollution prevention has become the focus of environmental R&D in industry in the last 10 years, edging out pollution control and remediation. Among companies which have adopted the proactive stance to environmental R&D in recent years are DuPont, which has increased its investments in green products and cleaner processes, and Scandinavian energy firm ABB, which allots $2 billion annually on environmental R&D for products such as low-emission combustion systems for power plants and low-loss electricity transmission systems. However, some experts believe that expensive new technologies are required to realize developments in pollution prevention.

Author: Pelley, Janet
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1997
Research & Development, Scientific Research and Development Services, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Pollution Control, Sanitary Services, Industrial research, Research institutes, Industry, Industries

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Enforcement spurs pollution alternatives, EPA report says

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The EPA concluded that the enforcement of environmental protection laws and standards will help motivate industries to develop techniques and technology for the reduction and elimination of industry-related pollutants. The EPA's assumption was based on a survey entitled 'A Study of Industry Motivation for Pollution Prevention' which was conducted by EPA's Pollution Prevention Policy Staff. Furthermore, the EPA indicated the significant effect of support programs in enhancing environmental awareness.

Author: Pelley, Janet
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1996
Environmental Management

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Companies signing on to EPA's revamped Project XL program

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The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) beleaguered Project XL gets a boost following the signing of an agreement by five companies for various projects that include the establishment of a sitewide cap on acid rain pollutants and the recycling of copper dust. EPA's Project XL, which was established in 1995 purportedly to help companies achieve superior environmental performance and improve EPA's regulatory system, has since met problems that included questions about its legality.

Author: Pelley, Janet
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1998
Manufacturing and Industrial Building Construction, Industrial buildings and warehouses, Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, Printing trades machinery, Environmental Programs, Printing Supplies & Accessories, Drugs & Toiletries Plant Constr, Standards, Pharmaceutical industry, Drugs, Contracts, Printing industry, Merck & Company Inc., Printing supplies, Chemical plant construction, Hadco Corp., HDCO

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