Mining and quarrying (except oil and gas) – NAICS 212

Industries in this subsector primarily engage in mining, mine site development, and beneficiating (preparing) metallic minerals and non-metallic metals, including coal. It does not include support services required for mining or quarrying minerals or metals.

Number of facilities in 2015: 20
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 2-35
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 27.3%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 488,273 16,072 13,810

Map: Location of mining and quarrying facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The map of Ontario indicates that mining and quarrying facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are mostly located in northern Ontario, except for one in western Ontario and one in eastern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the mining and quarrying sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 205,000 tonnes of copper and its compounds, approximately 120,000 tonnes of nickel and its compounds, approximately 85,000 tonnes of zinc and its compounds, approximately 22,000 tonnes of manganese and its compounds and approximately 8,000 tonnes of ionic cyanides.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created, by facilities in the mining and quarrying sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 5,300 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 3,300 tonnes of ammonia, approximately 2,500 tonnes of carbon monoxide, 1,500 tonnes of PM10and approximately 1,400 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the mining and quarrying sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 5,300 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 2,500 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 1,600 tonnes of PM10, approximately 1,400 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide and approximately 900 tonnes of nitrate ion.

Food manufacturing – NAICS 311

This subsector primarily produces food for human or animal consumption. It does not include beverage manufacturing.

Number of facilities in 2015: 102
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-12
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 19.1%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 81,901 13,659 4,878

Map: Location of food manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that food manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are mostly located in central and southern Ontario, with a few located in eastern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the food manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 51,000 tonnes of sulphuric acid, approximately 14,000 tonnes of total phosphorus, approximately 9,000 tonnes of PM10, approximately 3,300 tonnes of hydrochloric acid and approximately 1,400 tonnes of nitric acid.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the food manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 5,300 tonnes of PM10, approximately 3,200 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 1,800 tonnes of PM2.5, approximately 800 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide and approximately 700 tonnes of nitrate ion.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the food manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 770 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 670 tonnes of ethyl alcohol, approximately 610 tonnes of PM10, approximately 600 tonnes of total particulate matter and approximately 580 tonnes of n-hexane.

Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing – NAICS 312

Industries in this subsector primarily engage in manufacturing beverages (including nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages) and tobacco products.

Number of facilities in 2015: 6
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-7
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 33.3%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 298 27,501 1,185

Map: Location of beverage and tobacco product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that beverage and tobacco product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are located in central and western Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the 4 substances used by facilities in the beverage and tobacco product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 120 tonnes of total ammonia, approximately 85 tonnes of ethyl alcohol, approximately 65 tonnes of sulphuric acid and approximately 20 tonnes of total phosphorus.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the beverage and tobacco product manufacturing sector. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 27,000 tonnes of ethyl alcohol, approximately 200 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 40 tonnes of carbon monoxide and approximately 5 tonnes of PM2.5 and PM10.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the beverage and tobacco product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 900 tonnes of ethyl alcohol, approximately 225 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 50 tonnes of carbon monoxide and approximately 5 tonnes of PM10 and PM2.5.

Textile mills – NAICS 313

This subsector primarily transforms natural or synthetic fibres into products such as yarn or fabric. Textile mills exclude establishments that manufacture textile products or clothing.

Number of facilities in 2015: 6
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-12
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 83.3%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 1,328 0.374 392

Map: Location of textile mills reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that the textile mills reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are located in central and southern and western Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the textile mills sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 475 tonnes of methyl ethyl ketone, approximately 180 tonnes of antimony and its compounds, approximately 160 tonnes of methylenebis (phenylisocyanate), approximately 140 tonnes of alkanes (C6-18 chloro) and approximately 120 tonnes of tetrahydrofuran.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantity of the only substance created in the textile mills sector in 2015. The substance created is approximately 0.375 tonnes of PM2.5

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the textile mills sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 330 tonnes of methyl ethyl ketone, approximately 15 tonnes of toluene, approximately 15 tonnes of acetone, approximately 8 tonnes of xylene (all isomers) and approximately 7 tonnes of ethyl alcohol.

Textile product mills – NAICS 314

This subsector primarily transforms natural or synthetic fibres into products such as yarn or fabric. Textile mills exclude establishments that manufacture textile products or clothing.

Number of facilities in 2015: 6
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-12
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 83.3%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 1,328 0.374 392

Map: Location of textile mills reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that the single textile product mill reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act, in 2015, is located in central Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

Antimony (and its compounds) was the only substance reported by this facility for 2015. The total amount used was between 10 and 100 tonnes.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

There were no substances reported as “created” for Textile Product Mills

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

There were no substances reported as "released" for Textile Product Mills (NAICS 313)

Wood product manufacturing – NAICS 321

This subsector primarily engages in three main areas: those that saw logs into lumber and similar products, or preserve those products; those that make products that improve on the natural characteristics of wood, such as making plywood or veneers; and those that make a wide range of wood products, such as millwork. It does not include forestry or logging industries, manufacturing paper, or manufacturing wood cabinets, signs or coffins.

Number of facilities in 2015: 33
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-76
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 51.6%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 24,232 30,455 10,687

Map: Location of wood product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that wood product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act, in 2015, are located all across Ontario, with the majority in northern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the wood product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 7,300 tonnes of polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate, approximately 7,000 tonnes of methylenebis (phenylisocyanate), approximately 3,000 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 2,500 tonnes of PM10 and approximately 2,200 tonnes of PM2.5

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the wood product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 12,000 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 8,000 tonnes of PM10 , approximately 4,400 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 3,900 tonnes of PM2.5 and approximately 1,100 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the wood product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 4,400 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 2,100 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 1,200 tonnes of PM10 , approximately 1,100 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide and approximately 600 tonnes of PM2.5

Paper manufacturing – NAICS 322

Industries in this subsector manufacture pulp, paper, and paper products.

Number of facilities in 2015: 25
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-58
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 48.3%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 64,060 299,993 299,993

Map: Location of paper manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that paper manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act, in 2015, are mostly located in central and eastern Ontario, with a few facilities in northern, western and southern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the paper manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 48,800 tonnes of sulphuric acid, approximately 7,000 tonnes of methanol, approximately 2,000 tonnes of total ammonia, approximately 1,800 tonnes of alpha-Pinene and approximately 1,500 tonnes of formaldehyde.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the paper manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 120,000 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 65,000 tonnes of PM10 , approximately 45,000 tonnes of PM2.5, approximately 28,000 tonnes of chlorine dioxide and approximately 17,000 tonnes of methanol.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the paper manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 9,700 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 4,600 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 3,900 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 2,900 tonnes of PM10 and approximately 2,400 tonnes of sulphur dioxide.

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Printing and related support activities – NAICS 323

This subsector primarily engages in printing products (such as newspapers, books, and labels) and provides related support activities such as bookbinding and data imaging.

Number of facilities in 2015: 29
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-16
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 54.1%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 2,018 0.056 1,793

Map: Location of printing and related support activities facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that facilities conducting printing and related support activities that report under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are located mostly in central Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the printing and related support activities sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 1,150 tonnes of ethyl acetate, approximately 160 tonnes of hydrotreated light distillate, approximately 160 tonnes of ethyl alcohol, approximately 100 tonnes of isopropyl alcohol and approximately 60 tonnes of n-butyl acetate.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the printing and related support activities sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 0.039 tonnes of hexavalent chromium and its compounds, approximately 0.006 tonnes of pentane (all isomers) , approximately 0.004 tonnes of butane (all isomers), approximately 0.003 tonnes of formaldehyde and approximately 0.002 tonnes of propane.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the printing and related support activities sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 1,180 tonnes ethyl acetate, approximately 160 tonnes of ethyl alcohol, approximately 110 tonnes of isopropyl alcohol, approximately 70 tonnes of hydrotreated light distillate and approximately 60 tonnes of n-butyl acetate.

Petroleum and coal product manufacturing – NAICS 324

Industries in this subsector transform crude petroleum and coal into intermediate and usable end products. This is primarily done through petroleum refining that separates crude petroleum into component products. This subsector excludes manufacturing chemicals from refined petroleum and coal products.

Number of facilities in 2015: 19
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-77
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 33.3%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 4,230,732 5,378,502 43,989

Map: Location of petroleum and coal product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that petroleum and coal product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are located all over Ontario, with the majority in central Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used, and the amounts used, in 2015, by facilities in the petroleum and coal product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 860,000 tonnes of pentane (all isomers), approximately 490,000 tonnes of butane (all isomers), approximately 300,000 tonnes of n-hexane, approximately 260,000 tonnes of heptane (all isomers) and approximately 250,000 tonnes of xylene (all isomers).

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the petroleum and coal product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 520,000 tonnes of octane (all isomers), approximately 515,000 tonnes of pentane (all isomers), approximately 475,000 tonnes of xylene (all isomers), approximately 470,000 tonnes of toluene and approximately 450,00 tonnes of hexane.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released in 2015, by facilities in the petroleum and coal product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 20,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide, approximately 13,000 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 5,500 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 1,500 tonnes of total particulate matter and approximately 1,050 tonnes of PM10

Chemical manufacturing – NAICS 325

This subsector primarily engages in manufacturing chemicals and chemical preparations from organic and inorganic materials. It excludes the processing of crude petroleum and coal, beneficiating mineral ores, and smelting and refining ores.

Number of facilities in 2015: 161
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-80
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 47.3%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 3,858,973 3,242,422 31,281

Map: Location of chemical manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that chemical manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are clustered mostly in central and southern Ontario, and spread out in western Ontario. A few facilities are scattered in eastern and northern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the chemical manufacturing sector in 2015, The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 820,000 tonnes of ethylene, approximately 500,000 tonnes of butane (all isomers), approximately 420,000 tonnes of propane, approximately 415,000 tonnes of benzene and approximately 200,000 tonnes of vinyl chloride.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the chemical manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 1,070,000 tonnes of ethylene, approximately 400,000 tonnes of total ammonia, approximately 350,000 tonnes of ethylbenzene, approximately 325,000 tonnes of styrene and approximately 220,000 tonnes of ethyl alcohol.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the chemical manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 11,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide, approximately 6,600 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 6,200 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 750 tonnes of ethyl alcohol and approximately 650 tonnes of total particulate matter.

Plastics and rubber products manufacturing – NAICS 326

Industries in this subsector primarily make goods by processing plastics materials and raw rubber.

Number of facilities in 2015: 92
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-13
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing:  41.5%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 52,959 416 3,979

Map: Location of plastics and rubber products manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that plastics and rubber products manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are mostly clustered in central Ontario, with some facilities scattered throughout the rest of the province as well.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the plastics and rubber products manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 9,200 tonnes of polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate, approximately 8,800 tonnes of methylenebis (phenylisocyanate), approximately 8,700 tonnes of toluenediisocyanate (mixed isomers), approximately 3,400 tonnes of phthalic anhydride and approximately 3,300 tonnes of zinc and its compounds.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the plastics and rubber products manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 125 tonnes of ethyl alcohol, approximately 90 tonnes of PM10, approximately 60 tonnes of PM2.5, approximately 50 tonnes of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and approximately 50 tonnes of bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the plastics and rubber products manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 730 tonnes of ethyl alcohol, approximately 650 tonnes of pentane (all isomers), approximately 570 tonnes of ethyl acetate, approximately 330 tonnes of methyl ethyl ketone and approximately 320 tonnes of butane (all isomers).

Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing – NAICS 327

This subsector primarily engages in manufacturing products for intermediate or final consumption, out of non-metallic minerals, such as cutting, shaping and finishing granite, marble or other stones; mixing non-metallic minerals with chemicals; and heating non-metallic mineral products to make such things as bricks, ceramic, cement and glass.

Number of facilities in 2015: 70
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-38
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 17.1%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 325,467 42,028 42,360

Map: Location of non-metallic mineral product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that non-metallic mineral product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are located mostly in southern and central Ontario, with some facilities located in eastern Ontario and northern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the non-metallic mineral product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 170,000 tonnes of PM10, approximately 95,000 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 38,000 tonnes of manganese and its compounds, approximately 8,000 tonnes of PM2.5 and approximately 7,000 tonnes of chromium and its compounds.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the non-metallic mineral product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 16,500 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 14,300 tonnes of sulphur dioxide, approximately 5,000 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 2,800 tonnes of total particulate matter and approximately 1,800 tonnes of PM10.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the non-metallic mineral product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 16,600 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 14,200 tonnes of sulphur dioxide, approximately 5,000 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 3,000 tonnes of total particulate matter and approximately 1,900 tonnes of PM10.

Primary metal manufacturing – NAICS 331

Industries in this subsector primarily smelt and refine metals from ore, pig or scrap and also make metal alloys by introducing chemical elements to metals.

Number of facilities in 2015: 96
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-126
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 38.0%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 895,474 17,892,371 240,335

Map: Location of primary metal manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that primary metal manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are scattered throughout Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the primary metal manufacturing sector. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 340,000 tonnes of nickel and its compounds, approximately 195,000 tonnes of copper and its compounds, approximately 108,000 tonnes of manganese and its compounds, approximately 80,000 tonnes of zinc and its compounds and approximately 50,000 tonnes of lead and its compounds.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the primary metal manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 15,700,000 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 1,000,000 tonnes of sulphuric acid, approximately 600,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide, approximately 500,000 tonnes of total particulate matter and approximately 25,000 tonnes of PM10.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the primary metal manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 195,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide, approximately 15,000 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 10,000 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 9,000 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, and approximately 5,000 tonnes of PM10.

Fabricated metal product manufacturing – NAICS 332

This subsector primarily engages in transforming metal into intermediate or end products by forging, stamping, forming, turning, and joining. It excludes manufacturing metal products by rolling, drawing, extruding, alloying or casting.

Number of facilities in 2015: 129
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-17
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 45.4%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 648,500 872 1,256

Map: Location of fabricated metal product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that fabricated metal product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are located throughout Ontario, but mostly in central and southern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the fabricated metal product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 600,000 tonnes of manganese and its compounds, approximately 30,000 tonnes of zinc and its compounds, approximately 7,000 tonnes of copper and its compounds, approximately 4,000 tonnes of sulphuric acid and approximately 3,000 tonnes of chromium and its compounds.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the fabricated metal product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 410 tonnes of PM2.5, approximately 270 tonnes of PM10, approximately 75 tonnes of copper and its compounds, approximately 60 tonnes of nitrate ion and approximately 20 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the fabricated metal product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 250 tonnes of xylene (all isomers), approximately 100 tonnes of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, approximately 100 tonnes of 2-butoxyethanol, approximately 75 tonnes of stoddard solvent and approximately 60 tonnes of light aromatic solvent naphtha.

Machinery manufacturing – NAICS 333

Industries in this subsector primarily manufacture industrial and commercial machinery by assembling parts into components, subassemblies and complete machines.

Number of facilities in 2015: 28
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-11
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 28.6%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 4,537 241 287

Map: Location machinery manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that machinery manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are located in and around southern Ontario, with a few in central and western Ontario and one in northern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the machinery manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 2,100 tonnes of copper and its compounds, approximately 900 tonnes of chromium and its compounds, approximately 650 tonnes of nickel and its compounds, approximately 500 tonnes of manganese and its compounds and approximately 100 tonnes of methyl ethyl ketone.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the machinery manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 120 tonnes of PM10, approximately 120 tonnes of PM2.5, and less than one tonne of xylene (all isomers), manganese and its compounds, and toluene.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the machinery manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 51 tonnes of toluene, approximately 49 tonnes of xylene (all isomers), approximately 35 tonnes of n-butyl acetate, approximately 33 tonnes of methyl ethyl ketone and approximately 20 tonnes of heavy aromatic solvent naphtha.

Computer and electronic product – NAICS 334

This subsector primarily engages in making computers, computer peripherals, communications equipment, and similar electronic products, as well as components for such products.

Number of facilities in 2015: 16
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-7
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 66.7%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 559 0.90 22

Map: Location of computer and electronic product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that computer and electronic product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are mostly located in central Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the computer and electronic product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 200 tonnes of copper and its compounds, approximately 175 tonnes of sulphuric acid, approximately 75 tonnes of hydrochloric acid, approximately 40 tonnes of total ammonia and approximately 20 tonnes of nitric acid.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities for 2 substances created by facilities in the computer and electronic product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 0.48 tonnes of lead and its compounds and approximately 0.42 tonnes of PM2.5

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the computer and electronic product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 19 tonnes of total ammonia, approximately 1 tonne of nitric acid, approximately 1 tonne of hydrochloric acid, approximately 0.5 tonnes of PM2.5 and approximately 0.2 tonnes of sulphuric acid.

Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing – NAICS 335

Industries in this subsector primarily make products that generate, distribute and use electrical power.

Number of facilities in 2015: 17
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-6
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 37.0%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 25,696 0.073 9

Map: Location of electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are mostly located in central and southern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 24,000 tonnes of copper and its compounds, approximately 400 tonnes of zinc and its compounds, approximately 400 tonnes of chromium and its compounds, approximately 400 tonnes of nickel and its compounds and approximately 350 tonnes of manganese and its compounds.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of 3 substances created by facilities in the electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 0.05 tonnes of chromium and its compounds, approximately 0.024 tonnes of nickel and its compounds and approximately 0.0001 tonnes of zinc and its compounds.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 4.5 tonnes of n-butyl acetate, approximately 2.5 tonnes of styrene, approximately 1 tonne of xylene, approximately 0.2 tonnes of copper and its compounds and less than 0.1 tonne of chromium and its compounds.

Transportation equipment manufacturing – NAICS 336

This subsector primarily engages in producing equipment to transport people and goods by road, rail, air and water.

Number of facilities in 2015: 135
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-44
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 32.1%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 101,602 2,536 6,908

Map: Location of transportation equipment manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that transportation equipment manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are scattered in western, southern and central Ontario, with a few facilities throughout eastern Ontario and one in northern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the transportation equipment manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 37,000 tonnes of zinc and its compounds, approximately 19,000 tonnes of manganese and its compounds, approximately 10,000 tonnes of ethylene glycol, approximately 8,000 tonnes of copper and its compounds and approximately 7,000 tonnes of chromium and its compounds.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the transportation equipment manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 800 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 590 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 500 tonnes of PM10, approximately 250 tonnes of PM2.5 and approximately 125 tonnes of nitrate ion.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the transportation equipment manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 800 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 730 tonnes of xylene (all isomers), approximately 580 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 530 tonnes of n-butyl acetate and approximately 470 tonnes of light aromatic solvent naphtha.

Furniture and related product manufacturing – NAICS 337

Industries in this subsector primarily manufacture furniture and related products such as mattresses and cabinets by cutting, bending, molding, laminating and assembling a variety of materials such as wood, glass, plastic, metal and rattan.

Number of facilities in 2015: 26
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-22
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 54.1%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 1,597 42 618

Map: Location of furniture and related product manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the transportation equipment manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 800 tonnes of carbon monoxide, approximately 730 tonnes of xylene (all isomers), approximately 580 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide, approximately 530 tonnes of n-butyl acetate and approximately 470 tonnes of light aromatic solvent naphtha.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the furniture and related product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 340 tonnes of manganese and its compounds, approximately 220 tonnes of xylene (all isomers), approximately 200 tonnes of chromium and its compounds, approximately 195 tonnes of n-butyl acetate and approximately 190 tonnes of toluene.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the 4 substances created by facilities in the furniture and related product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 22 tonnes of PM10, approximately 20 tonnes of PM2.5, less than 1 tonne of toluene and less than 1 tonne of xylene (all isomers).

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released by facilities in the furniture and related product manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 135 tonnes of n-butyl acetate, approximately 100 tonnes of toluene, approximately 95 tonnes of xylene (all isomers), approximately 55 tonnes of ethyl acetate and approximately 50 tonnes of ethyl alcohol.

Miscellaneous manufacturing – NAICS 339

This subsector is made up of establishments that are not classified in any other subsector that make a wide range of products, such as sporting and athletic goods, toys, office supplies, or medical products.

Number of facilities in 2015: 26
Range in number of substances reported in 2015: 1-11
Percent of facilities that intend on implementing: 39.3%

Table: Total amounts of all substances used, created and released in 2015
  Used Created Released
Total amounts (tonnes) 39,838 286 604

Map: Location of miscellaneous manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015

The Ontario map shows that miscellaneous manufacturing facilities reporting under the Toxics Reduction Act in 2015 are located all across western, southern, cnetral and eastern Ontario, with one facility in northern Ontario.

*Green dots indicate facilities that intend on implementing a plan to reduce at least one substance.

Top substances, by weight, used in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances used by facilities in the miscellaneous manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most used to less used, is approximately 21,500 tonnes of methanol, approximately 16,000 tonnes of ethylene glycol, approximately 600 tonnes of chromium and its compounds, approximately 400 tonnes of manganese and its compounds and approximately 200 tonnes of copper and its compounds.

Top substances, by weight, created in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances created by facilities in the miscellaneous manufacturing sector in 2015. The substances, in order of most created to less created, is approximately 170 tonnes of PM10, approximately 60 tonnes of PM2.5 , approximately 40 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 20 tonnes of sulphur dioxide and approximately 5 tonnes of nitrogen oxides expressed as nitrogen dioxide.

Top substances, by weight, released to air, land and water in 2015

The graph shows the quantities of the top 5 substances released, and the amounts released, in 2015, by facilities in the miscellaneous manufacturing sector. The substances, in order of most released to less released, is approximately 260 tonnes of total particulate matter, approximately 110 tonnes of PM10, approximately 70 tonnes of acetone, approximately 35 tonnes of PM2.5 and approximately 25 tonnes of ethyl alcohol.