UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions
The UK Environment Agency is considering legal action against Huntsman Polyurethanes for failing to control carcinogenic benzene emissions at its Teesside plant. Records indicate that emissions rose significantly after the company changed its emission-reduction process in 2023.
Huntsman Polyurethanes’ chemical plant is in Teesside, north-east England. Photograph: Handout Huntsman Polyurethanes’ chemical plant is in Teesside, north-east England. Photograph: Handout Chemical industry UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzene
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