Sarvalakshmi Foundries has implemented pollution prevention/ control program. What Is pollution prevention? "An Act to improve, strengthen, and accelerate programs for the prevention and abatement of air pollution and all pollution"

Pollution prevention is the substantial reduction or elimination of discharges or emissions to the environment. This includes all pollution: hazardous and non-hazardous, regulated and unregulated, across all media, and from all sources. Pollution prevention can be accomplished by reducing the generation of wastes at their source (source reduction).


By reducing or eliminating wastes
    •   Reduce waste disposal costs
    •   Reduce costs for energy, water and raw materials
    •   Reduce operating costs
    •   Protect workers, the public and the environment
    •   Reduce risk of spills, accidents and emergencies
    •   Reduce vulnerability to lawsuits and improve its public image
    •   Generate income from wastes that can be sold.


How do we achieve this
    •   Improved Operating Procedures
    •   Materials Substitution
    •   Process Modifications & Redesign
    •   Treatment Alternatives
    •   Recycling