CHEMICAL INDUSTRYFRIEND Author:DRAKE This topical book gives an account of the feelings and approaches of leading companies to environmental issues and gives examples for other companies to emulate. It highlights current developments in the production of biodegradable materials, the treatment of non-biodegradable materials through recycling or safe disposal, and the control of soli... more »d, liquid and air-borne pollutants into the environment. It discusses a wide range of topics including various aspects of plastic recycling, processes for waste removal before discharge and disposal methods if removal cannot be achieved, approaches to environmental quality control systems, the control of discharges by agencies such as the National Rivers Authority and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Pollution, and much more. Radioactive discharges and their monitoring are given special treatment and put into perspective.« less