Environmental compliance has been a part of the lexicon of coaters for a long time now. We have dealt with a vast amount of specific regulations, limits on what we can use and how much of it we can use. We have hired environmental engineers, filled out many applications and reports. We continue to deal with a lot of difficult rules and confusing forms.
Environmental regulation has impacted us in many different ways, and it is easy to regard it as a burden and an expense. Yet, when we consider the greater picture, there are many parts of this issue that have been very positive, not only for our health, but for our business.