Smart Waste Water & Compliance

1. Waste Water

PUB

  • Refers to compliance with the Public Utilities Board (PUB) regulations regarding wastewater discharge.
  • Ensures that industrial wastewater meets quality standards before being released into the sewage system.
  • Covers the monitoring of pH levels, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and other pollutants.

NEA

  • Involves adhering to the National Environment Agency’s guidelines for environmental protection
  • Includes controlling wastewater pollutants, reducing hazardous waste, and adopting best practices for treatment and disposal.
  • Mandates regular audits and reports on wastewater management systems.

2. Chemical Compliance

REACH

  • Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is an EU regulation for managing chemical risks.
  • Ensures that substances used in manufacturing are registered and comply with safety standards.
  • Aims to protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals.

ROHS

  • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulates the use of specific hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Limits substances like lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium.
  • Helps ensure products are environmentally friendly and safe to use.

WEEE

  • The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive addresses the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste.
  • Encourages manufacturers to design products that are easier to recycle.
  • Reduces the environmental impact of e-waste.

Conflict Minerals

  • Refers to minerals like tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold sourced from conflict zones.
  • Requires businesses to verify supply chain sources and avoid supporting armed conflicts or human rights abuses.
  • Supports ethical sourcing initiatives.

Toxic Substances

  • Focuses on identifying and managing substances that pose environmental or health risks.
  • Includes compliance with regulations that limit the use of carcinogens, mutagens, and reproductive toxins.
  • Promotes safer alternatives and sustainable practices.

Source Emissions

  • Addresses the monitoring and control of emissions from manufacturing facilities.
  • Includes tracking volatile organic compounds (VOCs), greenhouse gases, and particulate matter.
  • Emphasizes adopting cleaner technologies to reduce environmental impact.