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Facility ID: 35217GLSFR3943V
Facility Name and Address: GLASFORMS INC 3943 VALLEY EAST INDUSTRIAL DR BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217 Parent Company: AVIENT CORP Industry: All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199) Chemical: Styrene Reports: View TRI Facility profile report for this facility View TRI Form R submissions by this facility |
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Pollution Prevention Activities for Selected Chemical
Reporting Year | Section 8.10: Newly Implemented Source Reduction Activity | Section 8.10: Methods to Identify Activity | Section 8.11: Optional Pollution Prevention Information* |
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2022 |
Source Reduction:: S33: Improved containment or material handling operations[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T11: Other
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Barriers: B7-Barriers to P2 B7 - No known substitutes or alternative technologies. |
S33: UPGRADED BATH COVER INSTALLATIONS ON SEVERAL PIECES OF PULLTRUSION EQUIPMENT Barriers to P2: B7 - No known substitutes or alternative technologies. - NO KNOWN SUBSTITUES FOR STYRENE |
2021 |
Source Reduction:: S33: Improved containment or material handling operations[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Barriers: B7-Barriers to P2 B7 - No known substitutes or alternative technologies. Barriers: B5-Barriers to P2 B5 - Specific regulatory/permit burdens. |
S33: Capitalized bath cover improvements. Source Reduction - Buildings inspect the effectiveness and conditions of bath covers. Barriers to P2: B5 - Specific regulatory/permit burdens. - Site is regulated by pultrusion MACT standard that requires the use of bath covers. Barriers to P2: B7 - No known substitutes or alternative technologies. - Styrene is the only raw material for the process. |
2020 |
Barriers: B8-Barriers to P2 B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible
Barriers: B5-Barriers to P2 B5 - Specific regulatory/permit burdens. |
Barriers to P2: B8 - A reduction does not appear to be technically feasible - Utilizing bath covers is currently the only option for emission reduction. Barriers to P2: B5 - Specific regulatory/permit burdens. - Site is monitored through MACT standard that requires the use of bath covers. |
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2019 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Barriers: B1-Barriers to P2 B1 - Insufficient capital to install new source reduction equipment or implement new source reduction activities/initiat Barriers: B4-Barriers to P2 B4 - Source reduction activities were implemented but were unsuccessful. |
W13: We have improved our wet area enclosures to better contain emissions. Barriers to P2: B4 - Source reduction activities were implemented but were unsuccessful. - We attempted to use charcoal filtering technology but wasn't successful. Barriers to P2: B1 - Insufficient capital to install new source reduction equipment or implement new source reduction activities/initiat - Thermal oxidizer is very expensive. Source Reduction: Source Reduction - We're developing direct injection designs that will reduce emissions by over 10 times uncontrolled rates. |
2017 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures[-5-14%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits |
Source Reduction - Using SAP to track and balance material usage. Source Reduction - Improved inspections of point source emissions. Source Reduction: Source Reduction - Each source utilizes bath covers to minimize styrene emissions. |
2016 |
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T02: External pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) |
Other Environmental Practices: General Environmental Management - Supervisors are required to submit weekly inspection audits of bath covers and report findings to Plant Manager and EHS Manager. |
2015 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures[-0-4%]
Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources[-0-4%] |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T07: State government technical assistance program |
W13: Communicate between operations, management and planning when machines are down to fix, adjust or repair air pollution control devices. W19: Review management of point source styrene air pollution control devices in daily staff meetings W36: Utilize wet bath enclosure log for reporting control of emissions. |
2014 |
Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices[-0-4%]
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Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
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2012 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W53: Use of a differant process catalyst |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T07: State government technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program |
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2011 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W53: Use of a differant process catalyst |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T07: State government technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program |
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2010 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W53: Use of a differant process catalyst |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T07: State government technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program |
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2009 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W53: Use of a differant process catalyst |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T07: State government technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program |
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2008 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Source Reduction:: W53: Use of a differant process catalyst |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T07: State government technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program |
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2007 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
Source Reduction:: W21: Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond Source Reduction:: W23: Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable materials |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits |
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2006 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
Source Reduction:: W21: Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond Source Reduction:: W23: Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable materials |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits |
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2005 |
Source Reduction:: W13: Improved maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, or procedures
Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices Source Reduction:: W21: Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management |
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2004 |
Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices
Source Reduction:: W21: Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T05: Employee recommendation (independent of a formal company program) |
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2003 |
Source Reduction:: W32: Improved procedures for loading, unloading, and transfer operations
Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance |
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2002 |
Source Reduction:: W32: Improved procedures for loading, unloading, and transfer operations
Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance |
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2001 |
Source Reduction:: W32: Improved procedures for loading, unloading, and transfer operations
Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance |
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2000 |
Source Reduction:: W32: Improved procedures for loading, unloading, and transfer operations
Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance |
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1999 |
Source Reduction:: W32: Improved procedures for loading, unloading, and transfer operations
Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W35: Installed vapor recovery systems Source Reduction:: W36: Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources |
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program)
Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T06: Employee recommendation (under a formal company program) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T09: Trade association/industry technical assistance program Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T10: Vendor assistance |