Problem
Environmental hazards of chlorine-bleached paper products
Nature:
Chlorine bleaches of woodpulp produce dioxins, one of the most toxic chemicals, as the by-product. Dioxins are also suspected cancer-causing agents. Dioxins in the effluent waters affect ecosystems in general, but they are also found in the bleached products themselves. Incineration of chlorine-bleached paper and paper cartons releases dioxins into the air.
Broader Problems:
Environmental hazards from chemicalsEnvironmental hazards from paper and printing industries Narrower Problems:
Dioxin poisoningChlorine as a pollutant Values:
Hazard Subject(s):
Environment → Environment Fundamental Sciences → Non-metallic chemical elements
Industry → Paper
Industry → Products
Societal Problems → Hazards
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
18.09.2019 – 15:43 CEST