Jerry Martin Interview (1987)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1987-11-27
Duration: 00:08:04
Subjects: HAZARDOUS WASTES | Dow Chemical Company | Environment
Contributors:
- Hinton, Rob Host
- Martin, Jerry Interviewee
Description
This segment from the November 27, 1987, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Rob Hinton’s interview with Jerry Martin, the director of environmental quality at Dow Chemical USA. He discusses: Louisiana’s image as a dumping ground for hazardous waste; the importance of hazardous waste management; Dow’s policies of waste reduction and waste incineration; the government’s role in monitoring incineration; and the industry’s role in educating the public about hazardous waste.