BOD and COD: what are they all about? Chemical Oxygen Demand, or COD, tells us the the size of the total organic pollution. The Biologic Oxygen Demand, or BOD, on the other hand, tells which part of it can actually be removed in the treatment plant. In this video Strategical Leather Manager, Dirick von Behr, explains Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and which is best for the environment. Is a low BOD value better than a high one? No, definitely not. A BOD value alone, whether it is high or low, tells us nothing. A BOD value only becomes relevant when we relate it to the total pollution of the COD. It is in this relation how we can see how efficiently the treatment plant can handle the incoming pollution. To find this relation we simply divide the BOD by the COD. We call this the BOD/COD ratio and it informs us how much of the food the bacteria in the biological treatment plant can actually digest. Watch the video for more information. Interesting for you Discover more on Chemicals & substances Chemicals Market Outlook 2022 If one thing is clear since the fourth quarter of 2021 it is that chemicals availability and pricing are not improving and are not expected to improve before Q3 of 2022. Making Leather: Recycling a Byproduct A big misconception is that animals are being bred for leather. When it comes to cow leather, that is never the case. The hides that are used to create cow leather are a by product from the meat and dairy industry. Leather industry continues to feel global trade uncertainty The global trade uncertainty continues to impact the leather production because this uncertainty impacts the demand for cars, leather goods and shoes, aside from the existing changing nature of the use of leather as a fabric. Chemicals & substances Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this:
