At Clariant, the prevention of waste takes priority over recovery or disposal. Therefore, every effort is made during the development and manufacturing of products to ensure that as little waste is generated as possible. Unavoidable production waste is recycled or disposed of properly. Each type of waste is recorded and precisely analyzed and described. Proper disposal must be proven and documented in internal records. It is important to know from which plant the waste originates, which amounts accrue during what period, what properties the waste components have, whether the waste can be classified as hazardous, and how it can be recycled or disposed.

Read more in chapter Water Management