sustainability
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 9th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the ninth quarter of project work (April June 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. The major activities in this report period are: (1) refinement of the sustainability assessment method for technology evaluation with case studies, (2) development of a journal paper and one conference paper, and (3) a presentation at NASF SUR/FIN 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 8th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the eighth quarter of project work (January-March 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. The major activities in this report period are: (1) the development of a sustainability assessment method for technology evaluation with case studies, and (2) a continuous development of a software tool for sustainability assessment.
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Non-PFAS Wetting Agents for Decorative Chromium(VI) Plating
This article is based on a presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2022, in Rosemont, Illinois, in Session 6, Responses to PFAS / PFOA. It follows the case study of three facilities’ conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents to non-PFAS equivalents, eliminating PFAS and moving forward with a smaller and more sustainable environmental footprint. The journey of conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents in both chromic-sulfuric etch and hexavalent decorative plating tanks can be complicated and winding due to deep rooted standard industry practices, as well as state and federal regulations. Outlined here is a clear course of action that led to eliminating PFAS from the facilities’ wetting agent strategies.
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NASF Releases July 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of July.
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PCI to Hold Symposium on Powder Coating Wood-Based Substrates
“Powder Coating Wood-Based Substrates: A Proven, Sustainable Solution,” will be presented on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta Georgia.
Read MoreEPA Criticized for Ignoring Environmental Justice Concerns in PFAS Strategic Roadmap
EPA’s National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) claims the agency has failed to address adequately environmental justice concerns associated with PFAS in an effort to avoid another crisis similar to the lead in Flint, MI drinking water.
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AkzoNobel Installs New Production Line In Chinese Facility
The line is expected to boost the site’s capacity for supplying more sustainable, water-based texture paints.
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EnviroServe Acquires Clark Environmental
Ownership of Clark Environmental’s facility and associated operations is said to enhance EnviroServe’s environmental service capabilities.
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PPG Set to Expand Commitment to Sustainability Goals
PPG has an existing goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 15% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline, reportedly achieving a 9.7% reduction in 2021.
Read MorePPG’s Diane Kappas Named 2022 Woman of Influence
Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, Global Sustainability, has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
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