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New Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Releases of Certain Toxic Chemicals

Excerpt: “Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals by facilities covered by the program declined by 10% between 2019 and 2020. The 2020 TRI National Analysis summarizes TRI chemical waste management activities, including releases, that occurred during calendar year 2020. More than 21,000 facilities report annually on over 800 chemicals they release into the environment or otherwise manage as waste. EPA, states, and tribes receive TRI data from facilities in industry sectors such as manufacturing, mining, electric utilities, and commercial hazardous waste management.”

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Bar chart showing the trend in chemical waste management at TRI-reporting facilities between 2011 and 2020. The total amount of waste managed has declined since 2018. (Credit: EPA)