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Document ID (ISN)70108
CIS number 97-1997
Year 1997
Convention or series no. EPA-742-R-97-003
Title Applying environmental accounting to electroplating operations: An in-depth analysis
Bibliographic information Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pollution, Prevention and Toxics, Washington, DC 20460, USA, May 1997. 53p. 53 ref.
Abstract This report presents the findings of an investigation into the application of environmental accounting practices in electroplating facilities. The research entailed on-site investigations and literature reviews. Environmental costs involved in electroplating operations are analyzed and issues to be considered in implementing environmental analysis in these operations are described. Many facilities are using environmental analysis without knowing or calling it that; most conventional costs associated with environmental management (wastewater treatment, hazardous waste disposal) are recognized and captured in new project or process evaluations.
Descriptors (primary) pollution control; electroplating
Descriptors (secondary) disposal of harmful waste; USA; survey; economic aspects; report
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Environmental pollution
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Surface treatment
Pollution control