Ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), halons, methyl bromide, carbon tetrachloride and methyl chloroform. ODSs degrade under intense ultraviolet light in the stratosphere. When they break down, they release chlorine or bromine atoms, which then deplete ozone.

As the data indicates, absolute emissions of ODSs by BD sites have decreased by 74.2 percent from calendar year 2003 to 2006 and normalized emissions by 29 percent. This decrease can be attributed to our solvent replacement program. Our goal is to completely eliminate ODSs from our production processes.

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Spills

BD had no significant spills during calendar year 2006.

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BD tracks the total volume of water discharged from our facilities worldwide, and we strive to reduce water discharges. From calendar year 2003 to 2006, the absolute amount of water discharged increased 0.5 percent, due to increased production at our facilities. When normalized to the Cost of Products Sold, however, the data shows a decrease over this period of 18.1 percent.

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BD tracks hazardous materials that are disposed of, emitted into the atmosphere or recycled. Hazardous materials, as defined by BD, include still-bottoms, lubricant deposition, printing inks, ethylene oxide and non-CFC/HCFC degreasing and cleaning solvents. For calendar year 2003 to 2006, hazardous materials emitted increased 300.1 percent. This increase was due to the substitution of a volatile organic compound (VOC) as part of our program to eliminate ozone depleting compounds from our manufacturing process. The amount of hazardous materials disposed of decreased 71.1 percent from calendar year 2003 to 2006.

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BD tracks nonhazardous waste that is landfilled, incinerated or recycled. From calendar year 2003 to 2006, the Company increased landfilling of nonhazardous waste by 34.4 percent, decreased incineration by 30.5 percent and increased recycling of these wastes by 1.6 percent. The total amount of nonhazardous waste generated increased 14.1 percent over this period.

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