ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Growth in use of bio-products reflects higher standards at ports
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PP Port Members who have signed on to the Green Marine program will be familiar with the requirements in Level 3 of the Spill Prevention and Stormwater Management section that call for the use of readily biodegradable, nontoxic and non-bioaccumulative lubricants for all portable, mobile and fixed hydraulic equipment operated near the shore. To satisfy that requirement, many ports, terminals, and marine businesses are turning to products such as Panolin, G2F Filtration Systems, Coconut shell absorbents, BNAC ECO industrial cleaners, and a host of other industrial products that provide an alternative to the toxic and corrosive products of the past. APP turned
...many ports, terminals, and marine businesses are turning to products ... that provide an alternative to the toxic and corrosive products of the past. to BNAC Environmental Solutions to learn more. “For many years now, the US Environmental Protection Agency has called for the use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants in all applications with oil-to-sea equipment,” said Chris Richardson, CEO and founder of BNAC. “More recently, the Canadian government has publicly recognized the benefits of Green Marine standards, including the use of bio-products. Not just for the marine environment but also
Bio-products are not only better for the environment, but extend the life of the equipment as well. 24 — PACIFIC PORTS — May 2022
for industries such as mining, rail, and energy / hydropower, as well as activities like drilling and dredging.” With over 15 years of experience in developing environmentally friendly lubricants, cleaners, and solvents, Richardson’s knowledge is undisputed. Looking first at the types of products that are used for hydraulic equipment, Richardson noted that it was important to choose a fluid that could be fully biodegradable by soil or water microorganisms while still ensuring effective