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Understanding the problem is the first step towards a solution! Keep scrolling to educate yourself about the wastewater produced by the consumer goods industry and how it affects us all.
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Philippine Regulations on Sanitation and Wastewater Systems
This is a book from 2006 that complies Philippine Regulations on Sanitation and Wastewater Systems. Pertinent documents included here were obtained from existing laws, regulations, and standards such as Republic Acts, Presidential Decrees, Board Resolutions, Administrative Orders, Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other relevant statutes which are packaged in chronological order to track down the […]
Phase 4 Textile Industry Report
This is a report by the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE) written in 2014 that includes discussions on the predicament regarding textile wastewater discharge, centralized treatment of said wastewater, and evaluation of textile brands. SOURCE: Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs
Online Water Quality Monitoring Resources
This is a page on the US Environmental Protection Agency Website that outlines resources that can be used to design and implement an Online Water Quality Monitoring System. SOURCE: US Environmental Protection Agency
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New Methods in Textile wastewater treatment
This is chapter 13 of the book “Dyeing: Processes, Techniques, and Applications” Ed. Nova Science 2013. ISBN: 978-1-62808-871-7. It includes an overview of the main technologies for textile wastewater treatment, from the conventional physico-chemical and biological treatment to the more recent membrane bioreactors. Their efficiency and feasibility are discussed as well as the possibility of […]
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National regulation of discharge and reuse of wastewater
This is a document in Spanish written of the 2009 Honduras National regulation of discharge and reuse of wastewater, which outlines the system for the registration, authorization, monitoring, and control of discharges of liquid pollutants to water bodies SOURCE: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
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Ministry of Ecology And Environment of People’s Republic of China
This is a website for China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment with information on topics such as Pollution Prevention, Ecological Protection, and Environmental Quality.
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Ministerial Agreement No. 105-2008: General Manual for the Regulation of Discharges and Reuse of Wastewater and Sludge Disposal
This is a document in Spanish of 2006 Guatemalan Agreement to implement the Regulations for the discharges and reuse of wastewater and the disposal of sludge. SOURCE: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
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Ministerial Agreement No. 105-2008
This is a Guatemalan governmental document that outlines the regulations for the discharges and reuse of wastewater and the disposal of sludge. Source: ECOLEX
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Managing Wastewater and Hazardous Chemicals
Source: Parternership for Cleaner Textile (PaCT) PaCT supports all elements of the supply chain in an effort to reduce wastewater generation, eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals, and adopt improved Chemical Management practices in the Bangladesh textile sector.
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Managing risks in advanced wastewater treatment plants
This is a website for PaCT, Partnership for Cleaner Textile, a holistic program that supports the entire textile value chain. It focuses on reducing the environmental impact and resource consumption of Bangladesh’s textile sector.
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Jacobs Services
This is a website for Jacobs, an American international technical professional services firm. The company provides technical, professional and construction services, as well as scientific and specialty consulting for a broad range of clients globally including companies, organizations, and government agencies.
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ISEAL Alliance
This is a website for ISEAL, the global membership association for credible sustainability standards.
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What is wastewater?
Wastewater is any water that has been used by humans. In the consumer goods industry, it is the water used to produce products and often contains chemicals and dyes. This water should be treated before it returns to the watershed, but that is frequently not the case.
What is the Wastewater 101 Toolbox?
The Wastewater 101 Toolbox is where brands, retailers, manufacturers, designers, and even the public-at-large can access education, training, and resources related to facilitating and incentivizing the proper treatment of wastewater in the consumer goods industry.
Why isn’t wastewater treated?
There are many reasons wastewater may not be treated. One is that people simply don’t understand the problem. Another is that once they do understand, they do not have the knowledge and tools to address the problem. One big reason wastewater goes untreated is that manufacturers lack the support needed to do so. Treating wastewater is expensive, and with increasing pressure to lower costs, manufacturers must make tough decisions.
Who is The Sustainability Consortium?
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) is a global non-profit organization working to transform the consumer goods industry by partnering with leading companies to define, develop, and deliver more sustainable products.
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) is a
global organization leading the transformation
of the consumer goods industry to deliver more
sustainable consumer products. TSC convenes
diverse stakeholders and members to build
science-based decision tools and solutions that
address sustainability issues.