The industrial sector plays a pivotal role in fueling economic growth, yet it also stands as a significant contributor to environmental degradation, accounting for one-fifth of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Alongside this, industrial activities release hazardous pollutants into our air, water, and soil, posing substantial risks to both the environment and human health. In light of these challenges, there is an urgent and justified call for transformative change within the industry.
This imperative prompts us to explore viable avenues for mitigating pollution across air, soil, and water. Fortunately, there exist a plethora of strategies and technologies that industrial companies can adopt to curtail their environmental footprint. From the adoption of abatement technologies to the utilization of responsibly sourced materials and innovative equipment, there are tangible steps that can be taken to address pollution at its source.
Moreover, emerging technologies offer promising solutions to minimize, or even eliminate, pollutants during the production process itself. By prioritizing the implementation of more sustainable equipment from a cooling tower supplier, nonhazardous biocide alternatives, and sustainable practices, industries can not only safeguard the environment but also enhance the well-being and efficiency of workers and communities.
These endeavors are not mere aspirations for the distant future but actionable initiatives that can be pursued in the present moment with concerted effort. Embracing sustainability and environmentally friendly practices within industrial operations is both feasible and imperative.
For more information centered around how green industrial standards are evolving, take a moment to review the infographic accompanying this post.
Author Bio: Elizabeth Whelan joined Current Midwest in 2018 as Marketing Manager. Prior to Current Midwest, she honed her skills as a marketing specialist at Richardson RFPD, a division of Arrow Electronics. During her decades-long business career, Whelan managed hundreds of quantitative and qualitative marketing research projects. In addition to completing her certification in Digital Marketing from Columbia Business School’s Executive Education program, she received a B.S. from Indiana State University and an M.A. from Aurora University.
Reducing Toxic Emissions In Industrial Plants an infographic provided by Current Midwest