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Economic Analysis of Phosphate Control: Detergent Pho~phate Limitations vs. Wastewater Treatment James M. Folsom Lloyd E. Oliver Glassman-Oliver Economic Consultants, Inc. Washington, D.C. November 17, 1980 GLASSMAN-OLIVER CONTENTS Overview I. Introduction II. Background A. The Eutrophication Phenomenon B. The Limiting Nutrient Concept C. Sources of Phosphorus in Water Bodies D. Phosphates in Heavy-Duty Laundry Detergents E. Legislative Background III .…
f UANAG£RS V _ f ^ CtSiGftfaSCOKSULTANTS THE IMPACT OF DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Prepared for THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION New York, New York 10016 26 March 1996 Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date Project Manager Prepared by ROY F. WESTON, INC. Fate and Effect Laboratory 254 Welsh Pool Road Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345 Work Order Number 05821-005-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1…
f UANAG£RS V _ f ^ CtSiGftfaSCOKSULTANTS THE IMPACT OF DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Prepared for THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION New York, New York 10016 26 March 1996 Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date Project Manager Prepared by ROY F. WESTON, INC. Fate and Effect Laboratory 254 Welsh Pool Road Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345 Work Order Number 05821-005-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1…
Since 1926, ACI has cooperated with schools, health agencies, industry and other organizations to get the job done. Over the years, our work has been possible because of our ability to build and sustain partnerships. Today, relationship building continues to be the backbone of ACI. We have relationships with many organizations in other countries, including ABIPLA, ACCORD Australasia, AISE, JSDA, CCSPA, CANIPEC, CCIA, TSDA, CASIC, ALIADA and IHPCIA through INCPA,…
To be sustainable, we must meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. As an industry, we are striving to optimize use of our planet’s resources across all phases of a product’s lifecycle. In order to achieve this, we must pay particular attention to the water and energy we use and the waste we generate as a result of creating cleaning products. The product packaging is critical in allowing your cleaning product to be safely transported to you…
The sniff test may tell you if you wore enough deodorant, but does not always work when deciding if you need to wash your clothes. What you do, the fabric type, the wear and the weather can play a deciding factor. The American Cleaning Institute offers these tips to help determine if it’s time to wash those bed sheets, jeans, shirts, socks and underwear. Bed sheets should be washed at least every two weeks, more often if you sweat a lot at night Pajamas…
June 29, 2022 The Honorable Paul Tonko Chairman Environment & Climate Change Subcommittee U.S. House of Representatives 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable David McKinley Ranking Member Environment & Climate Change Subcommittee U.S. House of Representatives 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Tonko and Ranking Member McKinley: Thank you for holding the hearing, “No Time to Waste: Solutions for…
Strategies for Cleaning Success Did you ever think about how the spring-cleaning ritual developed? Before the advent of electricity and a host of other modern conveniences, homes were heated with coal, oil and/or wood, and lit by gas or candlelight. Soot and grime were the natural companions of winter. Once spring arrived, the doors were thrown open, and everything – rugs, furniture, cupboards, curtains and more – was aired out, cleaned out, swept out and scrubbed out. Although today's…
Did you ever think about how the spring-cleaning ritual developed? Before the advent of electricity and a host of other modern conveniences, homes were heated with coal, oil and/or wood, and lit by gas or candlelight. Soot and grime were the natural companions of winter. Once spring arrived, the doors were thrown open, and everything – rugs, furniture, cupboards, curtains and more – was aired out, cleaned out, swept out and scrubbed out. Although today's centrally heated homes don't…
EHEMICAL TREATMENT AND ENHANCED BIOLOû]CAL REMOVAL OF PHOSPHATES AT WASTEhJATER TRIATMENT PLANTS A LITERATURI SURVEY AND COST ANALYSIS The Soap and Detergent Assocìatjon February 24, 1984 A SHORT SUMMARY Chemical treatment is a pract'ical and effective means of removìng phosphate and other waste constituents from sewage. A number of items of fact which support this conclusion are listed below (page references are for the attached survey): CHEMICAL TREATMINT IS A SIMPLE AND PRACTICAL…