The growing influence of the use of toxic chemical challenge corporations face in the 21st century. This note provides an overview of the effects of toxins on human health and the environment: cancer, diseases of the nervous system caused by exposure in the workplace. Endocrine, reproductive and immune systems. Prevents physical over intellectual development. All belong to the toxic effects, sometimes even at very low levels. Toxic chemicals everywhere in industrial processes and consumer products, representing both challenges and opportunities for business. One approach reduces the use of chemicals company is defined as a problem for human health and ecosystems. The second approach develops hazardous substances from products or recaptures of toxins in closed cycles, to be productively used again. Company's transition from a reactive position to upgrade products and processes not only reduce liability, but to differentiate their products and brands to achieve a competitive advantage. "Hide
by Andrea Larson Source: Darden School of Business 15 pages. Publication Date: March 21, 2003. Prod. #: UV2002-PDF-ENG
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