Elemental Chlorine-Free (ECF) bleaching -- based on chlorine dioxide -- is the superior choice
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for pulp and paper manufacture. The science, a proven environmental track record, and strong market demand demonstrate that ECF is without rival in terms of pollution prevention, resource conservation, and product quality. "Chlorine dioxide is a solution to dioxin and other persistent, bio-accumulative, toxic substances in mill waste water." [1] Dr. Robert Huggett, former U.S. EPA Assistant Administrator, Research & Development "ECF is an excellent example of enlightened industrial response to an environmental concern and should be embraced by the environmental community." [2] Professor Don Mackay, former member of the International Join Comission, the Great Lakes Science Advisory Board and its Virtual Elimination Task Force "We were especially pleased that the 'best available technology ' selected for the papergrade kraft mills was an Elemental Chlorine-Free (ECF) technology." [3] Carol Browner, former U.S. EPA Administrator
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