Green Chemistry In Action by Zoe Theresa https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c en-us 2020-04-14 15:45:05 UTC 2025-12-18 11:16:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Industrial Paints and Coatings zoebofleming https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506717023 2020-04-14 15:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506717023 Clients zoebofleming https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506732524 Manufacturers of paint and coatings ]]> 2020-04-14 15:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506732524 Problem Area zoebofleming https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506741051 A toxic substance called Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) was being used as a cleaning product in the factories used to produce the paints. The chemical was being disposed of after one use instead of being used multiple times. Because of this there was an unnecessary amount of chemical waste being put into the environment.]]> 2020-04-14 15:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506741051 Was It Profitable? zoebofleming https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506753882 Although what is being done may be more time affective that a more environmentally friendly option, the company is losing more money because of it. 
Since the company is only using the chemical once before disposing of it, they have to pay for more of it because they are using more product. They are using more product which means they are also disposing of more chemical waste into the environment. This can have a negative affect on animals, humans, plants, and the whole environment around the factory.
This company can cause a lot of environmental damage, which can also lead to them getting fined by the government for damaging the environment and not disposing of the chemicals properly. 
All of the affects from this one chemical being used can make this company lose a lot of money in the long run.]]> 2020-04-14 16:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506753882 Reducing Toxins zoebofleming https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506756572 In 2009, the Toxics Reduction Act was made to educate the people of Ontario about toxic substances. This law is to help reduce the use of toxic substances to help improve the environment. This act is being implemented by: 
1. Investigating why toxic substances are being used.
2. All companies now have to report how they use chemical substances in their workplace.
3. The government is putting in this act to help improve the environment.]]> 2020-04-14 16:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/zoebofleming/klr3ha2n8kiiq97c/wish/506756572