Environmental and Safety Results
The environment and worker safety are two of our top priorities.
Crofton Division is committed to continuously reducing the effect of our operations on the environment. We use advanced technology and exacting procedures to ensure we operate efficiently and effectively while consistently complying with government regulations for air emissions, effluent discharges and solid waste generation.
We strive to be among the top 10 Canadian pulp and paper mills in safety performance. Everyone in our workplace has a right to and shares responsibility for worker health and safety.
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Environmental effects monitoring |
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Provincial air quality and odour indexes |
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We're proud of our environmental efforts
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The Crofton Division Environmental Management System (EMS) is registered to the ISO 14001 standard. |
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We conduct biennial independent audits to verify that the forest management practices and performance of our fibre suppliers are as claimed. |
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Our modern secondary effluent treatment plant uses microbiological organisms to treat the mill's waste water. |
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Upgrades to our power boiler have substantially reduced particulate emissions. |
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Completion of a $12 million dilute non-condensable gas collection system in early 2001 has reduced Crofton's odourous emissions by approximately 70 per cent. |
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The division surpasses the province's air emissions standards, and it meets the stringent new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. |
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Much of the water, chemicals and steam used in our manufacturing operations at Crofton are recycled continuously. |
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We meet scheduled 2006 federal regulations limiting emissions of dioxins, which are generated by burning wood-waste containing high levels of sea salt. |
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We recycle solid wastes wherever possible, including wood waste, metal, paper and waste oil. |
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We regularly meet with a local stakeholders committee and publish newsletters to keep the community informed about our environmental performance. |
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