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A comparative hierarchical decision framework on toxics use reduction effectiveness for electronic and electrical
Hai-Yong Kang1, Oladele Ogunseitan, Andrew A Shapiro
1Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USA. hkang@ucdavis.edu
Environmental Science & Technology
|February 22, 2007
Summary
California
Area of Science:
- Environmental policy
- Industrial ecology
- Decision analysis
Background:
- Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) programs aim to reduce hazardous chemical use.
- California and Massachusetts have implemented policies to manage toxic substances.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of these policies is crucial for environmental protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the potential benefits of a Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) in California.
- To compare California's environmental performance with Massachusetts' TURA program.
- To establish a baseline for evaluating California's waste reduction policies.
Main Methods:
- Analytic Hierarchical Process (AHP) decision-making model.
- Comparative analysis of Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data.
- Assessment of economic, census, and environmental performance statistics.
Main Results:
- California's existing programs show effectiveness comparable to the Massachusetts TURA.
- The electronics and electrical industries in California demonstrate positive environmental trends.
- AHP analysis supports the efficacy of implemented waste reduction strategies.
Conclusions:
- California's current policies align with TURA goals, suggesting successful toxic use reduction.
- The study provides a foundation for assessing future waste reduction initiatives, including the Universal Waste regulation.
- Industry-specific waste reduction policies are effective in achieving environmental objectives.
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