What is the Toxics Release Inventory Program?

The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a resource for learning about toxic chemical releases and pollution prevention activities reported by industrial and federal facilities. TRI data support informed decision-making by communities, government agencies, companies, and others.

Is the Toxic Release Inventory effective?

The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program has been a tremendously successful program and the results speak loudly for themselves. Industries have reduced their on- and off-site releases of TRI chemicals by more than 45% or 1.5 billion pounds since the TRI program began (for chemicals reportable in all years).

How does the toxic release inventory work?

The TRI tracks the management of certain toxic chemicals that may pose a threat to human health and the environment. Approximately 695 chemicals and chemical categories are included in the reporting list, based on acute or chronic human-health or environmental effects.

How many TRI chemicals are there?

The current TRI toxic chemical list contains 775 individually listed chemicals and 33 chemical categories.

What happens when toxins are released in the body?

When toxins damage your enzymes, they prevent the production of hemoglobin in your blood, which can accelerate aging. It also can lead to the failure of energy production and lower your protection against oxidated stress. Failure of these normal body functions increases your risk of diseases like: Cancer.

What chemicals are reported in TRI?

What Gets Reported in TRI Reporting?

  • Carcinogens.
  • Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic (PBT) Chemicals.
  • Dioxin and Dioxin-Like Compounds.
  • Environmental Toxicity.
  • Many others.

Why was the TRI created?

Why was the TRI Program created? The TRI Program was created as part of a response to several events that raised public concern about local preparedness for chemical emergencies and the availability of information on hazardous substances.

What is a TRI report?

TRI reporting (short for Toxics Release Inventory reporting) is an annual report done by businesses that manufacture, process, or otherwise use hazardous chemicals as part of their operations. TRI reporting is due July 1, every year.

What should I report for TRI?

TRI Reporting Criteria

  • Submit a TRI Form R for each TRI-listed chemical it manufactures, processes, or otherwise uses in quantities above the reporting threshold.
  • Submit each TRI form to both EPA and the state in which the facility is located (or to the appropriate tribe, if located in Indian country).

What is a 313 chemical?

EPCRA section 313 requires facilities meeting regulatory requirements to complete a Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) Form annually for specified chemicals. The form must be submitted annually to EPA and the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) by July 1.

How do you know your body is detoxing?

The diverse list of detox symptoms includes — but isn’t limited to! — fatigue, headaches, body aches, nausea, brain fog and irritability. You may also experience acne or skin irritation because your skin is a large exit pathway for toxins.