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Raw Materials and Water Usage

Process Materials

1.1.1  

Bulk Chemicals

1.1.2  

Non-Bulk Chemicals

Pollution

Point Source Emissions to Atmosphere

2.1.1  

Process Boilers

Point Source Emissions to Sewer, Surface or Ground Waters

2.2.1  

Effluent Treatment Plant

2.2.2  

Interceptor

Waste

Non-Hazardous Waste

3.1.1  

General Waste

3.1.2  

Cardboard

Hazardous Waste

3.2.1  

Fluorescent Tubes

3.2.2  

Waste Oil

Carbon

Electricity

4.1.1  

Lighting

Emergencies

Natural Disasters

5.1.1  

Flooding

Raw Materials and Water Usage

Process Materials

Ref. 1.1.1 Bulk Chemicals
Area: Warehouse
Raw Material Storage
Control Mechanism:
Environmental Purchasing Policy
Aspect Description:
Bulk raw materials such as acid and caustic are supplied to site for use in chemical processing. These materials are manufactured on an industrial scale and transported to site via lorry.
Impact Description:
  • Depletion of finite or natural resources
  • Impact to air, water and land from upstream production and transportation of raw materials
  • Efficient use of raw materials reduces pressure on natural resources
  • Sustainable consumption policy minimises impact to the environment
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 0 0 50 0 50
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Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
REGISTRATION, EVALUATION AND AUTHORISATION OF CHEMICALS (REACH)
Last Review 14 December 2009 Reviewer Waterman
Ref. 1.1.2 Non-Bulk Chemicals
Area: Warehouse
Raw Material Storage
Control Mechanism:
Environmental Purchasing Policy
Aspect Description:
Non-bulk raw materials required for the process include perfumes and dyes. These are imported from outside of the EU and are may be classed as hazardous substances.
Impact Description:
  • Depletion of finite or natural resources
  • Impact to air, water and land from upstream production and transportation of raw materials
  • Efficient use of raw materials reduces pressure on natural resources
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 100 0 0 0 100
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Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
REGISTRATION, EVALUATION AND AUTHORISATION OF CHEMICALS (REACH)
Last Review 18 June 2009 Reviewer Fabricated Examples

Pollution

Point Source Emissions to Atmosphere

Ref. 2.1.1 Process Boilers
Area: Production
Control Mechanism:
PPM
Aspect Description:
The company has two gas-fired process boilers installed onsite, providing steam to the process. The boilers operate on a duty-standby arrangement and are both rated at 3MW thermal input. The boilers are maintained through an external contract and are fitted with low NOx burners.
Impact Description:
  • Release of substances (CO2, CH4, NOx, HFC, PFC, SF6) contributing to climate change
  • Release of substances (NOx, SOx) contributing to acid deposition
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 0 50 0 0 50
A 0 75 0 0 75
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Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY MONITORING AND CERTIFICATION SCHEME (MCERTS)
Last Review 18 June 2009 Reviewer Waterman

Point Source Emissions to Sewer, Surface or Ground Waters

Ref. 2.2.1 Effluent Treatment Plant
Area: External Yard
Control Mechanism:
EWI1 ETP
Aspect Description:
The company have an onsite effluent treatment plant to treat all process effluent prior to disposal to public foul sewer. The process is a dissolved air flotation (DAF) system for removal of grease, fats and oils. Flocculant is dosed to coagulate solids of removal and caustic is added to ensure pH is compliant with the discharge consent.
Impact Description:
  • Release of organic substances increasing microbial growth and reducing oxygen content, which impacts on aquatic flora and fauna
  • Treatment at source reduces the burden on the receiving water and minimises the potential for releases of concentrated effluent to the aquatic environment
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 100 0 0 0 100
A 100 75 50 50 275
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Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
WATER INDUSTRY ACT 1991, AS AMENDED
Last Review 06 January 2010 Reviewer Fabricated Examples
Ref. 2.2.2 Interceptor
Area: External Yard
Control Mechanism:
PPM
Aspect Description:
An interceptor is installed on the site surface water drainage system. All storm water runs via the interceptor to controlled waters - a dyke along the eastern bounday of the site. No process effluent is discharged to the surface water drainage system. Previously the interceptor had not been maintained and was not inspected regularly. Interceptor inspection has now been included in the planned preventative maintenance schedule.
Impact Description:
  • Increased burden on receiving waters
  • Treatment at source reduces the burden on the receiving water and minimises the potential for releases of concentrated effluent to the aquatic environment
  • Under normal operating conditions the burden to water is minimised through appropriate abatement and/or management control
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 100 50 0 0 150
A 100 75 50 50 275
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Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
WATER RESOURCES ACT 1991, AS AMENDED
Last Review 18 June 2009 Reviewer Fabricated Examples

Waste

Non-Hazardous Waste

Ref. 3.1.1 General Waste
Area: External Yard
Control Mechanism:
EWI2: Waste Segregation and Storage
EIP3: Waste Disposal
Aspect Description:
The site produces a number of general wastes including paper, plastic, waste packaging, broken glass and litter. These are collected in 1,100 litre lidded bins removed by Biffa for disposal to landfill 3 times a week and a skip that is collected on demand. Currently employees and others can dispose of their own rubbish in the bins. This leads to hazardous wastes often being dumped in the bins. Procedures for waste management are required to manage waste disposal.
Impact Description:
  • Disposal to landfill represents the most inefficient use of natural resources and can result in: loss of land; greenhouse gas emissions from anaerobic decomposition; energy consumption from transportation and pre-treatment; and further pollution to atmosphere, water and land at the landfill site. It also creates a future management liability.
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 100 50 50 50 250
Rubbish-skip
Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990 PART II: THE DUTY OF CARE, AS AMENDED
Last Review 18 June 2009 Reviewer Fabricated Examples
Ref. 3.1.2 Cardboard
Area: External Yard
Control Mechanism:
EWI2: Waste Segregation and Storage
Aspect Description:
Waste cardboard from raw material packaging is segregated and baled prior to being transferred offsite for recycling.
Impact Description:
  • Recycling represents good environmental practice as it reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill and reduces the demand for virgin raw materials and land use. It generates an environmental impact from energy consumption during re-processing and waste still requires storage and handling, which could result in an uncontrolled release to the environment
  • Waste segregation allows for increased re-use and recycling of waste.
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 100 0 0 0 100
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Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990 PART II: THE DUTY OF CARE, AS AMENDED
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: WASTE MANAGEMENT
Last Review 18 June 2009 Reviewer Waterman

Hazardous Waste

Ref. 3.2.1 Fluorescent Tubes
Area: External Yard
Control Mechanism:
EWI2: Waste Segregation and Storage
EIP3: Waste Disposal
Aspect Description:
Waste fluorescent tubes are generated periodically from all areas of the site as part of a rolling replacement service undertaken by site maintenance. Waste tubes are segregated and stored in purpose built "coffins" located in the waste storage area. The coffins are removed from site via a contractor as and when required and taken to an appropriate recycling plant.
Impact Description:
  • Recycling represents good environmental practice as it reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill and reduces the demand for virgin raw materials and land use. It generates an environmental impact from energy consumption during re-processing and waste still requires storage and handling, which could result in an uncontrolled release to the environment
  • Waste segregation allows for increased re-use and recycling of waste.
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 100 50 0 0 150
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Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
HAZARDOUS WASTE (ENGLAND AND WALES) REGULATIONS 2005, AS AMENDED
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990 PART II: THE DUTY OF CARE, AS AMENDED
Last Review 18 June 2009 Reviewer Fabricated Examples
Ref. 3.2.2 Waste Oil
Area: External Yard
Control Mechanism:
EWI2: Waste Segregation and Storage
EIP3: Waste Disposal
Aspect Description:
Waste oil is generated from engineering and maintenance activities. Waste oil is stored in a self-bunded tank in the yard prior to being transported offsite for recycling by a suitably licenced contractor.
Impact Description:
  • Recycling represents good environmental practice as it reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill and reduces the demand for virgin raw materials and land use. It generates an environmental impact from energy consumption during re-processing and waste still requires storage and handling, which could result in an uncontrolled release to the environment
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 100 50 0 0 150
Oil
Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
HAZARDOUS WASTE (ENGLAND AND WALES) REGULATIONS 2005, AS AMENDED
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990 PART II: THE DUTY OF CARE, AS AMENDED
Last Review 18 June 2009 Reviewer Fabricated Examples

Carbon

Electricity

Ref. 4.1.1 Lighting
Area: Entire Site
Control Mechanism:
PPM
EIP1: Energy
Aspect Description:
Lighting is installed in all areas of the site, powered by the mains electricity supply. Office lighting is manually controlled, whereas lighting in production areas is set on a timer. Maintenance of light fittings and staff awareness training will minimise energy consumption and the environmental impact associated with lighting. Making better use of nautral lighting in the factory could further reduce energy consumption.
Impact Description:
  • Leaving lights on wastes electricity
  • Release of substances (CO2, NOx, SOx) contributing to climate change and acid deposition
  • Release of substances (NOx, CO) contributing to ground-level ozone formation, reducing local air quality
  • Depletion of finite or natural resources
  • Efficient use of energy through operating procedures, energy efficient equipment and monitoring and targeting minimises impacts associated with energy consumption
  • Associated impacts of mining and refining fuels, including air, water and land contamination with hydrocarbons, VOCs and other substances
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
N 0 50 50 0 100
Hpim0938
Related Legislation:
CLIMATE CHANGE LEVY (REGISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) REGULATIONS 2001, AS AMENDED
Last Review 18 June 2009 Reviewer Fabricated Examples

Emergencies

Natural Disasters

Ref. 5.1.1 Flooding
Area: Entire Site
Control Mechanism:
Emergency Plan
Aspect Description:
Flooding of the site has not occurred in the past and would only be expected under extreme weather events. Flooding is a risk to human health, could result in raw materials, product or waste being washed into controlled waters or foul sewer, may damage buildings and contents and could interfere with utility supplies.
Impact Description:
  • Catastrophic damage to buildings and surrounding land
Status 1 2 3 4 Significance
E 100 100 100 100 400
Flood
Related Legislation:
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990 PART II: THE DUTY OF CARE, AS AMENDED
WATER RESOURCES ACT 1991, AS AMENDED
POLLUTION PREVENTION GUIDELINES (PPGs)
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION) REGULATIONS 2009, AS AMENDED
Last Review 18 June 2009 Reviewer Fabricated Examples