Vanrex Case Study

Vanrex, Inc is a manufacturer of paints for home, businesses and institutions'. The company also supplies coasting for manufactured product and automotive parts. Vanrex is a diversified company that also manufactures pain cans, aerosol can, brushes, roller and other paint applicator. Vanrex is situated on the outskirt of an urban area that has grown out and around the plant. Residential neighbor are located closely on all sides and public concern is environmental matters is at a higher level nationally than ever. Previously, the site has been inspected by ODH & E and USEPA which they found the plant in compliance with the regulatory requirement There are complaints concerning the air pollution caused the plant. Obviously, there are two
different sources affecting the air in Hayestown: the fugitive dust and stack emissions. In other to enhance the environmental program Vanrex took some steps in reducing the pollution such as establishing control over all new projects that are part of pollution control effort, continually reviewing the operation of the plant and strengthened the environmental group of Vanrex. From my own point of view, I think the residents are gunning for zero emission which is not possible in this situation.
In order to reduce pollution in the area, I have recommendations for both the residents and the plant

Possible solution for the residents
Plant deciduous trees in locations around their home to provide shade in the summer, but to allow light in the winter.
Check daily air quality forecasts
Clean frequently to remove dust and molds
Possible solution for the plant
They should reduce the use in their methane
They should be gunning for technologies or equipment upgrades that reduce or eliminate equipment venting or fugitive pollution,
There should also be an improvements in management practices and operational procedures