Lasco Bathware Upgrades Facilities To Meet New Air Pollution Standards
Under the new standard, which went into effect April 21, companies that make
composite plastic products that utilize styrene or other EPA-designated
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) must take steps to capture 95% of the
pollutants emitted during the manufacturing process.
At Lasco Bathware, the captured styrene is burned and used as a fuel source,
reducing the plant’s reliance on other sources of energy. The plant
improvements enable it to continue using the optimal amount of styrene in its
manufacturing processes, which adds to the strength, durability and quality of
the products, the company said.