A small portion of the chlorine industry is a major mercury source that has been almost completely ignored, yet this industry can completely eliminate its mercury pollution. Europe is moving toward an industry-wide transition to mercury-free technology; the U.S. should do the same. By bringing their production processes into the 21st century, chlorine manufacturers can greatly reduce the amount of mercury that is released and carried into our environment, our communities and our food.  Get the full report. 

Pollution from the chlorine industry continues to be a major mercury source. The only way for these companies to eliminate their mercury pollution is to convert to mercury-free technology.

Europe is moving toward an industry-wide transition to mercury-free technology. In the U.S., one plant has recently committed to converting to mercury-free technology and another has announced its plans for closure. The rest of the U.S. industry should follow suit. By bringing their production processes into the 21st century, chlorine manufacturers can greatly reduce the amount of mercury that is released and carried into our environment, our communities and our food. Get the full report.