Recycle

Wastewater Effluent
Although we reduce our water use and recycle where possible, wastewater is an unavoidable by-product of manufacturing. We aim to return this water back to the environment, treated to a level that can support aquatic life. Our Company standard requires that wastewater is appropriately treated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and, where municipal or other external treatment facilities do not exist or do not fully treat wastewater, manufacturing operations must construct on-site treatment systems that conform to stringent Company standards.

In 2006, 83 percent of our system's facilities met our wastewater standard. We continue to enhance effective wastewater treatment and conservation processes to achieve compliance with our own strict standards, which often exceed applicable laws. Our goal remains 100 percent compliance by the end of 2010.