Table 12
Distribution of pollution prevention methods by establishment size, 2010

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Distribution of pollution prevention methods by establishment size, 2010
  Number of employees per establishment
Fewer than 100 100 to 499 500 to 999 1,000 or more Total
  percent
Product design or reformulation 11 16 14 29 12
Equipment or process modifications 16 30 38 54 20
Recirculation, on-site recycling, reuse or recovery 33 46 62 70 36
Materials, feedstock or solvent substitution 15 23 24 42 17
Improved management or purchasing techniques 21 26 33 45 22
Prevention of leaks and spills 31 45 71 76 35
Good operating practices or training 34 47 66 78 38
Other 4 6 8 17 5
Total 1 54 70 79 90 58
1.
Percentage of establishments that used at least one pollution prevention method.
Source(s):
Statistics Canada, Environment Accounts and Statistics Division.
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